Today’s Roll includes John Gray from Portstewart who died of wounds in Egypt in 1915 after service with Royal Marines … More
Tag: Canada
April 24 – First Belfast man to win VC in WW1 served with Canadians. Roll of Honour
Fred Hall’s parents were married in Belfast where their familly was born. Hall had a remarkable career with the army … More
February 4. Bushmills aircrew’s Squadron link with Limavady, Roll of Honour
On this day, 04/02/1945, British Commandos were engaged in a 24 hour hand-to-hand battle for Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. The … More
December 27. NI service in Canadian forces. Roll of Honour
The Vimy Ridge Memorial is Canada’s largest monument outside the country. NI men served in Canadian forces in both World … More
November 15 – Caterpillar Valley. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll includes two WW2 Fleet Air Arm pilots, one of whom had been a member of 502 (Ulster) Sqdn, … More
