In 1916 two Belfast men, Alfred Bingam and Joseph Jones of the Royal Irish Rifles, 9th Btn, died on the … More
Tag: Coleraine
February 1. Military Awards 1918. Roll of Honour
Thomas Knox of Dungannon served as aide-de-camp to his father, Lord Ranfurly in NZ between 1903-1907. Educated at Eton and Sandhurst … More
January 16. Last Post commitment at Ypres. Roll of Honour
Each evening the Last Post is sounded at the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres. We celebrate 21 years of voluntary … More
January 14. Ulster’s Searchlight Gunners at Dunkirk. Roll of Honour
The WW2 entries in today’s Roll of Honour reflect the retreat to Dunkirk by an Ulster Searchlight Royal Artillery Regiment … More
January 6. Veterans rich vein of service. Roll of Honour
Today’s Veterans provide a rich vein of service both military and civilian. Alex Miller from Portstewart survived the sinking of … More
December 28. Tournai Communal Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Chief Petty officer Thomas McLaughlin who had family links with Coleraine died serving in the Royal Naval Division at Achi … More
December 21. Royal Marine’s outstanding record in WW2. Roll of Honour
Photo – Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy where rest the remains of Lance Corporal William McBride from Broughshane, who served … More
December 16. Coleraine soldier murdered. Roll of Honour
In 1918 John McFadden from Killowen, Coleraine, who had recently been discharged from the army died in Armagh Infirmary … More