On this day in 1945, British Commandos were engaged in a 24 hour hand-to-hand battle for Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. … More
Tag: Canada
January 30. Newfoundland Escort Force Bell. Roll of Honour
The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
January 7. Ballygally brothers were RAF fatalities. Roll of Honour
Photo – Menin Gate at night. Thomas Espey was a Railway Clerk in Cookstown before emigrating to South Africa. He … More
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 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
December 19. NI links with costliest New Zealand navy loss. Roll of Honour
On the night of 19 December 1941, there occurred one of the most extensive but least known naval disasters of … More
December 13. NI Marine’s gallantry at Battle of the River Plate. Roll of Honour.
Archie Douther from Ballyclare emigrated to Canada. On the outbreak of WW1, he joined up becoming a Sergeant in 18th … More
December 12. Cookstown and St. Souplet. Roll of Honour
Harden Scott from Bangor was one of the first officers in the Royal Flying Corps. He received his Military Cross … More
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