Ballycastle Rifleman Frank McClarty’s service in WW1 was recognised by the UK and Belgian authorities. He fell victim to TB … More
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November 25. Thomas Sinclair QUB had last word on the Red Baron. HMS Barham. Roll of Honour
Thomas Sinclair served during WW1 as a consulting surgeon to the army in France and Egypt. He conducted an examination … More
November 14. Limavady War Memorial’s Australian officer. Roll of Honour
Photo – HMS Cavalier at Chatham on which there is a memorial unveiled by HRH Prince Phillip, The Duke of … More
October 21. Ulster Rifles and Artillery in liberation of Italy. Roll of Honour
Autumn takes hold and the colours at CWGC cemeteries are now changing, as at the WW2 Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery … More
October 8. Tyne Cot Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Tyne Cot Cemetery is situated on ground captured by the British army. A Dressing Station was located at a captured … More
June 1. Impressive careers of three NI officers after Jutland. Roll of Honour
After the Battle of Jutland Commander Edward Bingham VC from Bangor, Captain Herbert Meade, DSO from Ballynahinch, and Commodore Frederic … More
May 2. Belfast Gunner became city’s mayor. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll includes accounts of a number of remarkable people. In WW1 William Kane of Londonderry a member of the … More
April 29. Remembering Sir William Tyrell, RBAI, British Lion, Army and RAF doctor. Roll of Honour
This is the anniversary of the death in 1968 of Air Marshall William Tyrell who served in both wars as … More
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