On this day in 1915 Germany used mass poison gas attacks affecting Canadian and Irish Divisions. Five NI men were … More
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April 2. Royal Ulster Rifles advance into Germany in WW2. Roll of Honour
Among the 19 records here from WW1 are eight from the Royal Irish Rifles who died this day in 1916. … More
November 5. Lord Annesley RN fought in air and on land. Roll of Honour
Included in today’s Roll from WW1 is Lord Annesley of Castlewellan who was Northern Ireland’s first naval aviator fatality. Brothers … More
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was lost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
October 17. Poperinghe Old Military Cemetery. Roll of Honour
William Morton played hockey for Banbridge and Ireland. He died in 1916. He was with a ration party bringing up … More
June 26. The First VC. Dedication of Army nurse from RVH. Roll of Honour
The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass who was present at the first VC investiture this day … More
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was lost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
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