In today’s Roll, there is a most moving excellent read – a letter written by James McKinstry to his mother … More
Tag: HMS Caroline
November 17. James Gracey, DCM, NI Horse and NZ Police. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1915, the North Irish Horse disembarked in France. With them was James Gracey later to be … More
November 13. Military honours for Sandes’ Home pioneer. Roll of Honour
As the Battle of the Somme drew to a close on the 18/11/1916, there were men from Coleraine and district … More
October 30. Navy officer played key role in Bletchley Park success. Roll of Honour
Alan Bradshaw, Paymaster Captain. CBE. RN. Served 1916 – 38. He was recalled to serve 1939 – 45 when he … More
September 2. HMS Caroline officer saw Japanese surrender. NIH officer wins VC. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
August 31. Caroline WRNS sang soprano and tuned depth chargers. Roll of Honour
In 1918 Lieutenant Robert Russell from Whitehead died serving with the Dunsterforce Expedition in Mesopotamia. It had developed from the … More
August 26. Jimmy Hughes, Gunner and RBL stalwart. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in WW1. George Campbell Wheeler son of a … More
July 20. Remembering Belgian allies. Roll of honour
Through the linen business Northern Ireland had strong links with Belgium. The local veterans of WW1 strengthened that awareness and … More
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