Lurgan born Field Marshal Sir John Greer Dill became Churchill’s military ambassador to the USA. An equestrian statue in his … More
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Remembrance Ni – 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
February 5. RUR WW2 intelligence gathering. Roll of Honour
In 1916 two Belfast men, Alfred Bingam and Joseph Jones of the Royal Irish Rifles, 9th Btn, died on the … 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.
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 