November 25 – On this day in 1944, the battleship HMS Barham sank in the Mediterranean whilst taking part in … More
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November 8. The origins of the Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The Cenotaph was built for several reasons which are outlined in today’s report. Today’s Roll of WW1 highlights service by … More
October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
October 25. Dungannon RN Surgeon was leading WW1 medic. Roll of Honour
Featured today is one of the most famous naval surgeons of his time. Surgeon Rear-Admiral, David Hewitt from Dungannon entered … More
October 16. Funerals in Belfast from HMS Otranto disaster at Islay. Roll of Honour
Edwin Edmonds from Belfast serving in the Royal Navy perished in HMS Otranto on this date in 1918. Hundreds of … More
June 17. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, Ardennes, and Korea. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll are remembered John Irvine from Ligoniel and John Murphy from Cookstown, both of the Pioneer Corps, who … More
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