March 6. Antrim man was army’s top medic. Roll of Honour

This day in 1915 pub owners in Lurgan stated they would decline to serve soldiers in uniform with liquor in … More

February 18. Ulster sailors died at Anzio in Belfast – built HMS Penelope. Roll of Honour

The Harland & Wolff built cruiser HMS Penelope was sunk this day in 1944 off Anzio, Italy. William Hunter from … More

February 17. Belfast father and son’s joint WW2 funeral. Roll of Honour

Twenty-three NI servicemen are recalled today. John Kinnin from Belfast died as a result of a training exercise with the … More

February 16. QUB doctor’s service in both wars. Roll of Honour

William McMeekin Chesney, MC, and Bar, MiD, was studying medicine at Queen’s University when he joined the OTC in 1911. … More

February 2. Foundation of RAF Regiment. Roll of Honour

This week in 1942 the Royal Air Force Regiment was formed by Royal Warrant. Their motto, Per Ardua – Through … More

December 22. MP & TA officer mostly responsible for Caubeens. Roll of Honour

Photo – Portrait of Bala Bredin wearing a caubeen. In 1915 Ballymoney man Archie Nichol one of the Royal Dublin … More

December 13. NI Marine’s gallantry at Battle of the River Plate. 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 26. 700 dead in HMS Bulwark explosion. Leading medic Sir William Thompson. Roll of Honour

Without a shot being fired, the mixture of men, mines, and munitions is always a potential for danger. This was … More