17 Naval personnel from throughout NI died in HMS Gloucester when ‘the Fighting G’ was dive-bombed following the German airborne … More
Tag: Gallipoli
April 28. MM for Ballymena man in Canadian forces Vimy Ridge action. Roll of Honour
In 1915 William Gilliland, a young Lieutenant from Londonderry, in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, died at Gallipoli. By December the … More
April 26. Irish VC at Gallipopli. Gunners in Greece and Egypt WW2. Roll of Honour.
Today in 1915, William Cosgrove, an Irishman, won the VC as the Allies land at Gallipoli (Painting) and three men … More
April 25. Northern Ireland Anzacs. Roll of Honour.
Five men from NI died on this day in Gallipoli in 1915. Alexander Martin from Magheragall, Lisburn, was serving with … 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
November 2. Sailors in the trenches Part 2. Roll of Honour
The second part of Sailors in the Trenches covers the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign and the major actions in Europe. One … More
August 28 – Bangor Commando doctor killed on Dieppe raid. Roll of Honour
Samuel Corry, a doctor with a Commando, was recognised for his service in raids on Norway. He died in the … More
August 22 – VJ tribute to Chindit Memorial. Roll of Honour
NI men from Lisburn, Liverpool, Manchester, and New Zealand fall in Gallipoli in 1915. Norman Patton a Royal Navy bomb … More
