On this day in 1915 Germany used mass poison gas attacks affecting Canadian and Irish Divisions. Five NI men were … More
Tag: HMS Caroline
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
In today’s Roll, there is a most moving excellent read – a letter written by James McKinstry to his mother … More
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