One of the most famous Batteries in the Royal Regiment of Artillery is L Nery Battery. David Nelson was the … More
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August 16. Second worst day of WW1. Seven Instonians die. Roll of Honour
This is the second longest daily post on Remembrance Ni. On this day in 1917 The Battle of Langemarck began. … More
August 10. The UVF dry land sailors honoured by the Tzar. Roll of Honour
Walter Smyles, grandfather of Bear Grylls, was among the 111 Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland who were involved in … More
January 27. Costly Inniskilling Fusiliers losses this day in both wars. Roll of Honour
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day – On this day in 1943 Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. By … 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. Roll of Honour
The WW2 entries today reflect the retreat to Dunkirk by an Ulster Searchlight Regiment and the war waged from the … More
January 8. Three brothers from Belmont. Roll of Honour
Three brothers from Belmont served in WW1. They were the sons of the The Reverend John MacDermott who was the … More
Remembrance Ni – December 27. Ni service in Canadian forces. Roll of Honour
The Vimy Ridge Memorial is Canada’s largest monument outside the country. NI men served in Canadian forces in both World … More
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