William Morton played hockey for Banbridge and Ireland. He died in 1916, hit by a shell when with a ration … More
Tag: North Irish Horse
September 30. First North Irish Horse officer killed in WW1. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1938, British prime minister Neville Chamberlain returns from a meeting with Hitler in Munich and promises … More
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
September 1. First Ulsterman to win VC in WW1. Roll of Honour
On September 1, 1914, Gunner David Nelson, of L Battery, RHA won Ulster’s first VC of the war. His award … More
August 21. Inniskillings WW2 Battle Honours.Roll of Honour
The battle of Hill 60 began this day at Gallipoli. The attack on Hill 60 was the last offensive action … More
