Archie Douther from Ballyclare emigrated to Canada. On the outbreak of WW1 he joined up becoming a Sergeant in 18th … More
Tag: RAMC
November 5. Lord Annesley RN, fought in air and on land. Roll of Honour
Included in today’s Roll from WW1 are Lord Annesley of Castlewellan a naval aviator, James Gaston a medical officer from … More
September 27 – Loos, a Portstewart doctor and a SOE pilot. Roll of Honour
The Battle of Loos in WW1 impacts on today’s Roll. There are five NI names from Loos in 1915, four … More
August 31 – Caroline WRNS sang soprano and tuned depth charges. Roll of Honour
Remembering on her birthday Rebecca McCabe of HMS Caroline. In WW2 she sang soprano and tuned depth charges. Samuel McGuigan … More
August 29 – Peacetime tragic death of heroic WW1 medical officer. Roll of Honour
Dr. Samuel Picken was twice recognised for devotion and courage in WW1. He drowned swimming at Castlerock. CSM Robert Whelan … More
June 17 – From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea. Roll of Honour
From RUR airborne on D Day to Korea, the record of RSM William McConnell. In today’s Roll – The Ni … More
March 06 – Roll of Honour
Doctors from NI formed a significant element of the community’s response in both World Wars. John West from Antrim rose … More
