Hugo Bell Fisher left RBAI and went to QUB Faculty of Science 1914 – 15. He intended to read medicine. … More
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November 22. Birthday of a Belfast Inst Battle of Britain pilot. Roll of Honour
Squadron Leader Hugh Heron AFC was born in Belfast and left RBAI – Inst – to join the RAF. He … More
November 8. The origins of the Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The Cenotaph was built for several reasons which are outlined in today’s record. Today’s Roll of WW1 highlights service by … More
September 28. NI naval crew members signed Ulster Covenant in China. Roll of Honour
Eight NI naval men signed the Ulster Covenant in China in HMS Monmouth. They included these three. John Bleakley from … More
September 15. Belfast school’s seven Battle of Britain pilots. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1940 nearly 1,500 aircraft were in the skies over Britain, as the Luftwaffe attacked London. It … More
August 28. Bangor doctor died with Commando in Dieppe raid. Roll of Honour
Samuel Corry a doctor from Bangor serving with No. 3 Commando died during operations at Dieppe in 1942. The former Inst … More
August 16. Second worst day of WW1. Seven Instonians die. Roll of Honour
This is the second longest daily post on Remembrance Ni. On this day in 1917 The Battle of Langemarck began. … More