Today’s Roll includes three Royal Irish Riflemen. Hamilton Orr had served 12 years – 10 of them in India. He … More
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October 26. War’s end for Ulster Division. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Ulster Division is ordered that at night, they would be relieved from the Frontline. … More
September 2. Caroline officer at surrender of Japanese navy in Tokyo. VC for North Irish Horse officer. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
Remembrance Ni – August 24 – Eisenhower’s tribute to three NI Generals. Limavady family’s record. Presbyterian chaplain was former despatch rider. Roll of Honour
On August 23/24 1945, General Eisenhower returned to Northern Ireland where he received the Freedom of Belfast and a Doctorate … More
July 14. Portrush naval doctor who sailed Atlantic both ways single handed. Roll of Honour
The story in war and peace of Joe Cunningham, a doctor born in Portrush this day in 1916. He served … More
Remembrance Ni – May 22. NI losses in HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck. Roll of Honour
Petty Officer James Lynch from LImavady and George Shearer from Portrush were among the 14 men from NI lost in … More
May 13. 23 lost in HMS Goliath at Gallipoli. Roll of Honour
The sinking of HMS Goliath off Cape Helles in 1915 dominates today’s Roll. 570 of the 750 men were lost … More
May 8. VE Day. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1915 17,000 troops recruited in NI paraded through Belfast. In 1916 four NI men in the … More
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