On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
Tag: HMS Caroline
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
Photo – Red Arrows over New York. In 1914 Charles O’Donnell was the first man from Londonderry to die in … 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
April 27. Poisoned gas at Ypres. HMS Caroline recorder. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1915 Germany used mass poison gas attacks affecting Canadian and Irish Divisions. Five NI men were … More
April 30 – Roll of Honour
A Belfast Naval Reservist from HMS Caroline was lost when HMS Bittern was sunk in 1940 battle for Norway. Dallas … More
December 26 – Roll of Honour
A Naval Reserve officer from HMS Caroline, who was a member of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, and a … More
