The 1917 Battle of Arras is reflected in today’s Roll of Honour. Two Ballymena men, John Agnew serving with Royal … More
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January 4. Canadian sapper from Derry rests on home ground. Roll of Honour
Joseph Dougherty from Newbuildings emigrated to Canada. A Sapper with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, he died this day in 1918 … More
December 19. NI links with costliest event in Royal New Zealand Navy history. Roll of Honour.
On the night of 19/12/1941, there occurred one of the most extensive but least known naval disasters of the Second … More
November 24. HMS Dunedin. Midland Railway War Memorial. Roll of Honour
The Midland Railway War Memorial on the concourse of the York Street station was unveiled by Major-General Nugent this day … More
November 9. Belfast Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The WW1 fatalities recorded today are remembered in CWGC cemeteries in Belgium, England, Egypt, and Greece. Vincent Acheson was a … More
October 31. Sailors in the trenches 1. Roll of Honour
Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park success. Roll of Honour
William Beggs, a Royal Marine from Belfast who fought in Gallipoli and the defence of Antwerp in WW1, died on … More
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
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