Photo – HRH King Charles at the 75th – anniversary remembrance of Operation Market Garden. Today’s Roll includes John Robinson … More
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August 10. The UVF dry land sailors honoured by the Tzar. Roll of Honour
Walter Smyles, grandfather of Bear Grylls, was among the 111 Royal Navy personnel from Northern Ireland who were involved in … More
June 9. Tyrell MC air ace of WW1. DCM for NI para post D Day. Roll of Honour
Michael John McGee, from Mill Street, Aughnacloy, served with 7th Parachute Battalion and jumped behind the German lines in 1944. … More
May 9. Battle of Aubers Ridge 1915. Roll of Honour
The WW1 Roll today is dominated by The Battle of Aubers Ridge in 1915. Ten who fell there are remembered … More
March 27. Last day of 36th Ulster Division. WW2 Naval airman cheats death. Roll of Honour
In 1943 aircraft carrier HMS Dasher (photo) caught fire and exploded. It was the Roya Navy’s second largest catastrophe in … More
February 26. Spike Milligan served in tough times alongside Royal Ulster Rifles. Roll of Honour
Three riflemen Charles Hamilton from Shantallow, David Scott from Lisburn, and William Ruddock from Belfast, serving in the Royal Ulster … More
January 17. Ship losses and Colditz. Roll of Honour
In today’s Veterans Roll read how on this day Sir Ivan Ewart’s saga of war service took a dramatic turn. … More
November 5. Lord Annesley RN fought in air and on land. Roll of Honour
Lord Annesley of Castlewellan serving with the Royal Naval Service Armoured Car Division saw at first hand the allies failed … More
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