Major-General William Brook Purdon CB, OBE, DSO, MC. MiD was President of the QUB Services Club in 1948. Former student … More
Tag: RBAI
November 23. Medical mother’s war service after her son’s death. Roll of Honour
Hugo Bell Fisher left RBAI and went to QUB Faculty of Science 1914 – 15. He intended to read medicine. … More
November 22. Birthday of a Belfast Inst Battle of Britain pilot. Roll of Honour
Squadron Leader Hugh Heron AFC was born in Belfast and left RBAI – Inst – to join the RAF. He … More
November 19. Dedication of the Ulster Memorial Tower in 1921. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1921 the Ulster Memorial Tower, Thiepval, France was dedicated and opened by Field Marshal Sir Henry … More
November 11. Armistice Day. The Unknown Warrior. Roll of Honour
Photo – The Garden of Remembrance ceremony at Belfast Cenotaph. Today’s roll includes Robert Wright, QUB OTC and a Royal … More
November 10. Queen’s University War Memorial re-dedicated. Roll of Honour
Among those remembered today, is Trevor Bennet MC, an Royal Irish Rifles officer who had taken part in the advance … More
November 8. The origins of the Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The Cenotaph was built for several reasons which are outlined in today’s record. Today’s Roll of WW1 highlights service by … More
November 6. Anniversary of memorable RM Operation Infatuate. Roll of Honour
Two NI men serving with Canadian forces died this day in 1917. James Blackwood was in the medical corps and … More
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