Squadron Leader Jim ‘Zulu’ Malley, DSO, DFC and Bar, WW2 Pathfinder became NI Prime Minister’s close civil servant adviser. The … More
Tag: HMS Caroline
April 27. Poisoned gas at Ypres. HMS Caroline surgeon – historian. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1915, Germany used mass poison gas attacks affecting Canadian and Irish Divisions. Five NI men were … More
February 16. QUB doctor’s service in both wars. Roll of Honour
William McMeekin Chesney, MC, and Bar, MiD, was studying medicine at Queen’s University when he joined the OTC in 1911. … 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
December 26. Yachtsman from RNIYC and HMS Caroline lost. Roll of Honour
Walter Edmenson, a Naval Reserve officer from HMS Caroline, who was a member of Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, … More
December 2. Faughs five miles behind enemy lines. Roll of Honour
Today at four in the morning in Italy in 1943 Royal Irish Fusiliers were 5 miles behind enemy lines. Today’s … More
November 17. James Gracey, DCM, NI Horse and NZ Police. Roll of Honour
Today is the birthday of General Bernard Montgomery. This day in 1915, the North Irish Horse disembarked in France. With … More
November 13 – Military honours for Sandes’ Home pioneer.Roll of Honour
Eva Maguire was the partner and successor to Elise Sandes, in establishing Sandes’ Homes for servicemen. She died in 1967 … More