The Battle of Le Cateau, took place on August 26th, 1914. A Derryman Drummer Kydd, of the 2nd Battalion Royal … More
Tag: D Day
June 17. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, Ardennes, and Korea. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
June 9. Tyrell MC air ace of WW1. DCM for NI para post D Day WW2. Roll of Honour
Michael John McGee, from Mill Street, Aughnacloy, served with 7th Parachute Battalion and jumped behind the German lines in 1944. … More
June 7. Biggest bomb before the atomic at Battle of Messines 1917. RUR on D Day +1. Roll of Honour
The Battle of Messines in WW1 had the biggest bomb before the atom bomb. Fusilier John Meeke of the unionist … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 