“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” — Winston Churchill’s offered … More
Tag: Lurgan
January 18 – Lurgan pilot dies in USA. Roll of Honour
Twenty year old Robert Lawther from Lurgan died this day in 1943 in an aircraft accident whilst undergoing pilot training … More
December 20. Albert Medal for Lurgan sailor’s costly life-saving. Roll of Honour
George McDowell from Lurgan was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for his actions in saving life following the sinking of … More
Lurgan may claim NI’s most decorated fighter ace of WW2
Robert Turkington from Lurgan is amongst the foremost fighter pilots in WW2 from Northern Ireland.
June 9 – Northern Ireland at D Day
4. – The fourth in a series about NI people on D Day. Richard Keegan from Lurgan served with 2nd … More
