General Eisenhower returned to Northern Ireland in 1945 where he received the Freedom of Belfast and a Doctorate of Law … More
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July 23. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt1. Roll of Honour
Glasgow-born Marshall Caskey who lived in Garvagh died in 1916 with Royal Scots Fusiliers near Theipval. Hugh Osborne was working … More
June 17. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
May 22. NI losses in HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck. Roll of Honour.
Petty Officer James Lynch from LImavady and George Shearer from Portrush were among the 14 men from NI lost in … More
April 17. Kemmel Battle Honour for 36th (Ulster) Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1934 the Fairey Swordfish biplane, which would become famous for its WW2 Royal Navy service, made … More
March 11. Son of Prime Minister of Northern Ireland killed in Tunisia. Roll of Honour
Nine fatalities from HMS Bayano, torpedoed on this day in 1915, are interred in N Ireland. On this day in … More
May 22. NI losses in HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck. Roll of Honour.
Petty Officer James Lynch from LImavady and George Shearer from Portrush were among the 14 men from NI lost in … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 