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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

Allison, Brookeborough, Canadians, Coagh, Gas, Hillsborough, HMS Caroline, Hms Diamond, HMS Redmill, Moneymore, Newcastle, Portaferry, RBAI, Vimy Ridge

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

Ahoghill, Dromore, Fitzroy Church, HMS Caroline, Medic, Purple Heart, QUB, RAMC, Singapore, Warrenpoint

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

Caledon, Coleraine, HM Submarine Porpoise, HMS Caroline, HMS Evolution, Lancasters, Menin Gate, Nursing

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

Dungannon, HMS Caroline, HMS Duke of York, HMS Pink, Killyleagh, Londonderry, North Cape, RNIYC, Scharnhorst

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

Berlin, Carrickfergus, HMS Caroline, Italy, Lisburn, Newry, Portstewart, RBAI, Rostrevor, Tunisia, Vancouver

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

Ballyclare, Canada, Comber, DFC, HMS Caroline, New Zealand, Newry, North Irish Horse

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

Burma Star, Campbell College, Coleraine, HMS Caroline, Royal Naval Division, RUC

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

Bletchley, Campbell College, Dungannon, Enigma, HMS Caroline, Pollock, Tees

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