Through the linen industry Northern Ireland had strong links with Belgium. The local veterans of WW1 strengthened that awareness and … More
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April 27. Poisoned gas at Ypres. HMS Caroline historian and 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
February 16. QUB doctor’s service in both wars. NI’s Purple Heart. 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
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 