Ham British Cemetery contains 485 Commonwealth burials and commemorations of the First World War. Amongst the graves are those of … More
Tag: North Irish Horse
March 26. Whippets released in German Spring Offensive. Roll of Honour
The Medium Mark A “Whippet” tank went into action for the first time on this day in 1918 against the … More
March 9. Coleraine Gunner’s romance in Brussels. Roll of Honour
Today is the wedding anniversary of Harry Stockman, a Coleraine Gunner, who married in Brussels on 09/03/1946 and brought his … More
January 3 – On this day. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll Matt Smyth and James Young of the West Belfast Volunteers who died on the Somme in 1916, … More
December 13. Five brothers served as Medical Officers. Roll of Honour.
Archie Douther from Ballyclare emigrated to Canada. On the outbreak of WW1 he joined up becoming a Sergeant in 18th … More
November 17 – James Gracey, DCM, NI Horse and NZ Police. Roll of Honour
This day in 1915, the North Irish Horse disembarked in France. With them was James Gracey later to be awarded … More
September 30 – First North Irish Horse officer killed in WW1. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll includes Barrie Combe, the first North Irish Horse officer killed in WW1, three brothers from Killyleagh, and a … More
September 11. Journalist in North Irish Horse in WW1. Roll of Honour
Robert Sterling from the Belfast News Letter and the North Irish Horse left a unique record in his correspondence from … More
