On This Day in 1943 Escort Carrier, HMS Pursuer docked at Airport Wharf next to Sydenham Airfield, Belfast, with a … More
Tag: Irish Guards
July 22. Costly service of sons of manse. Roll of Honour
Two Old Campbellians from Presbyterian Manses died on this date. John Davis, of Ballynahinch, a minister of the Church of … More
April 1. Anniversary of formation of Irish Guards and RAF. Roll of Honour
In 1918 the RAF was formed as a separate service, independent of the Army and the Royal Navy – the … More
February 24. Inniskillings in Tunisia. Roll of Honour
Edward Dalton was one of the pioneers of civil aviation in Ireland. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in … More
February 21. The Battle of Verdun starts. Roll of Honour
Alex Hill from Whiteabbey was lost in HMS Princess Alberta in 1917 when she hit a mine in the Agean … More
February 18. Ulster sailors killed at Anzio in Belfast – built HMS Penelope. Roll of Honour
The Harland & Wolff built cruiser HMS Penelope was sunk this day in 1944 off Anzio, Italy. William Hunter from … More
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