November 27. St. Symphorien received first and last WW1 UK fatalities. Roll of Honour

The first and last British casualties of WW1 were buried at St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons where there are … More

November 4. Arthur O’Neill from Ahoghill was first MP killed in WW1. Roll of Honour

The first Member of Parliament to be killed in action during the First World War was Captain Arthur O’Neill on … More

Alan Bradshaw, Paymaster Captain. CBE. RN. Served 1916 – 38.He was recalled to serve 1939 – 45 when he played … More

Featured in today’s Veterans RH is one of the most famous naval surgeons of his time. Surgeon Rear-Admiral, David Hewitt … More

Two brothers are named on Holywood War Memorial. Lieutenant Theo Caldwell completed two year’s training with the QUB OTC. He … More

Four Travers brothers from Londonderry served in WW1. Michael Travers died on this date in 1915 in Gallipoli. Two of … More

Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate, Ypres. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More

In 1915 Aughnacloy born Jimmy Reid serving with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, died from cerebral haemorrhage due to a … More