Today’s Roll of Honour is dominated by the loss of navy men in the Battle of Coronel in 1914 who … More
Tag: Castlerock
October 10. RN compass inventor lost in RMS Leinster. Roll of Honour
Colin Campbell, a Royal Navy officer from Dungannon was at the cutting edge of compass development. He, his wife, and … More
October 7. Holywood and Banbridge brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
Two brothers are named on Holywood War Memorial. Lieutenant Theo Caldwell completed two year’s training with the QUB OTC. He … More
August 29. Costly service in Bomber Command. Roll of Honour
Robert Whelan a Company Sergeant Major with the Royal Irish Rifles was awarded both the Military Medal and the Military … More
August 19 . NI’s Japanese POWs. Belfast’s Aguila Wren. Roll of Honour
Chief Petty Officer George Thompson of Castlerock survived the Battle of the River Plate, the sinking of HMS Exeter, and … More
August 18 – Anniversary of famous ‘High Flight’ poem. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the writing of one of the most beautiful poems ever composed – “High Flight,” by … More
July 30. Passchendaele, Campbell College and Castlerock. Roll of Honour
Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate, Ypres. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More
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