Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
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October 15. HMS Hawke, NI’s greatest naval loss. Roll of Honour
One of the greatest single losses to Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland occurred on the 15th October 1914 when … More
September 28. NI naval crew members signed Ulster Covenant in China. Roll of Honour
Eight NI naval men signed the Ulster Covenant in China in HMS Monmouth. They included these three. John Bleakley from … More
July 15. The fate of the Orange Sash blessed by the Pope. Roll of Honour
A Sergeant Major and leading Orange light from Sion Mills took his sash to an audience with the Pope in … More
April 16. German bombing of Londonderry. Roll of Honour
This night in 1941 aerial mines were dropped by the Lufwaffe and aimed at the Royal Naval Maintenance Yard at … More
March 27. Last day of 36th Ulster Division. WW2 Naval airman cheats death. Roll of Honour
In 1943 aircraft carrier HMS Dasher (photo) caught fire and exploded. It was the Royal Navy’s second largest catastrophe in … More
Stories of the Somme – Military Cross for Muckamore doctor
Capt. Norman Clotworthy Graham, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, was awarded a Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
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