Amongst veterans remembered today is Joan nee Casement Templeton, the WRNS officer from Ballycastle, who had to resign her commission … More
Tag: Inniskillings
September 8. Inniskillings’ private memorial on the western front. Roll of Honour
Today’s report includes a fascinating account of how two WW1 Inniskillings have a private memorial in France. Two Draperstown brothers … More
September 6. Inniskilling Fusilier’s heroism recognised for rescue of six. Roll of Honour
The heroism of Inniskilling Fusilier Joseph Quinn in 1916 is inspirational. The Dungannon man under heavy fire rescued two officers … More
August 21. Inniskillings WW2 Battle Honours.Roll of Honour
The battle of Hill 60 began this day at Gallipoli. The attack on Hill 60 was the last offensive action … More
August 9. SAS men from NI executed by the Gestapo. Roll of Honour
Tod Barker from Cookstown and Billy Young from Randalstown of the Special Air Service Regiment were murdered by the Gestapo … More
May 16. Inniskillings major losses at Battle of Festubert. Roll of Honour
This day in 1915 at Festubert, 265 Inniskillings died and 390 were injured in a hard fought battle. The Roll … More
April 7. NI Submariner’s WW2 service recognised. Roll of Honour
Lieutenant Henry Walmisley, a RNVR submariner from Kilkeel, was mentioned posthumously in despatches on this day in 1942. He was … More
February 1. Military Awards 1918. Roll of Honour
Thomas Knox of Dungannon served as aide-de-camp to his father, Lord Ranfurly in NZ between 1903-1907. Educated at Eton and Sandhurst … More
