The first two entries in today’s Roll remember NI men who served with Canadian forces in WW1. When they fell, … More
Tag: Magherafelt
April 25. Northern Ireland Anzacs. Roll of Honour.
Six men from NI died on this day in Gallipoli in 1915 – Alexander Martin from Magheragall, Lisburn, was serving … More
April 19. Remembered at Tyne Cot and Rangoon. Roll of Honour
A newspaper report from 1915 gives an insight into the establishment of a reserve battalion for the Inniskilling Fusiliers. Five … More
February 6. Military honours for Portrush WW1 Rifleman. Roll of Honour
A real-life love story features in today’s Veterans Roll. Joan Casement from Ballycastle, serving as an officer in the WRNS, … More
December 6. Unknown Warrior – Irish chaplains key role. Roll of Honour
Joseph O’Neill from Magherafelt who fell on this day in 1915 was one of three brothers to die in WW1. … More
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