On March 5, 1881, Irish infantry captured a Napoleonic Eagle standard at the Battle of Barossa. Depite hard fighting in … More
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February 3. Derry fighter pilot brothers. Top RN surgeon. Roll of Honour
Twenty-year-old former law student Stanley Austin, a member of a well-known Londonderry family, was shot down over Tunisia in 1943. … More
January 23. Lisburn officer led Irish Brigade in north Africa. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1943 the British Army entered the Lybian city of Tripoli exactly three months since they had … More
January 8. Three brothers from Belmont. Roll of Honour
Three brothers from Belmont served in WW1. They were the sons of the The Reverend John MacDermott who was the … More
November 27. First and last British WW1 fatalities rest in St. Symphorien. 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 26. 700 dead in HMS Bulwark explosion. Leading medic Sir William Thompson. Roll of Honour
Without a shot being fired, the mixture of men, mines, and munitions is always a potential for danger. This was … More
November 13. Military honours for Sandes’ Home pioneer. Roll of Honour
As the Battle of the Somme drew to a close on the 18/11/1916, there were men from Coleraine and district … More
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park success. Roll of Honour
Alan Bradshaw, Paymaster Captain. CBE. RN. Served 1916 – 38. He was recalled to serve 1939 – 45 when he … More
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