On December 3 1914 Fred Bradley from Moy was one of the first NI submariners to go ‘on eternal patrol’ … More
Tag: Italy
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
December 1. The largest cemetery on the Somme. Roll of Honour
Serre Road Cemetery No 2. is the largest CWGC cemetery on the Somme with over 7,000 graves there. John Milliken … More
November 21. Sinking of Britannic, sister ship to Titanic. Roll of Honour
The Britannic, sister ship to the Titanic, was being used as a Hospital Ship when she sank in the Aegean … More
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was lost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. Matthew Gibson from Belfast won two Military Crosses … More
October 21. Cost to Ulster Rifles and Derry Gunners liberating Italy. Roll of Honour
Autumn takes hold and the colours at CWGC cemeteries in Europe are now changing, as at the WW2 Groesbeek Canadian … More
June 23. Menin Gate Memorial to Missing 54,000. Roll of Honour
The Menin Gate Memorial marks the route which thousands of NI men marched on their way to the front. Here … More
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