On this day in 1938, British prime minister Neville Chamberlain returns from a meeting with Hitler in Munich and promises … More
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September 15. Inst’s seven Battle of Britain pilots. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1940, nearly 1,500 aircraft were in the skies over Britain, as the Luftwaffe attacked London. It … More
September 11. News Letter reporter in North Irish Horse in WW1. Roll of Honour
Robert Sterling of the Belfast News Letter and the North Irish Horse left a unique record in his correspondence from … More
September 4. They have no headstones – Named at Ploegsteert and Runnymeade. Roll of Honour
The WW1 Memorial at Ploegsteert (photo) and the WW2 RAF Memorial at Runnymeade provide the focus today – the Anniversary … More
September 2. HMS Caroline officer saw Japanese surrender. NIH officer wins VC. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
August 21. Inniskillings WW2 Battle Honours. North Irish Horse VC. Roll of Honour
The battle of Hill 60 began at Gallipoli. The attack on Hill 60 was the last offensive action by the … More
August 4. War starts 1914 Germany invades Belgium. Roll of Honour
On this day after being refused free passage to France, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating the Treaty of London. … More
July 28. Military Crosses awarded. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1914 WW1 got underway when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. In 1917 the Belfast Newsletter reported … More
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