September 14. WW2 Decorated Derry Naval Reserve sub-hunter. Roll of Honour

David Bates, a former student of Dungannon Royal School, moved with his family to Canada after his father’s death. He … More

August 6. HMS Amphion the first RN loss of the first war. Roll of Honour

Today is the anniversary of the first RN ship lost in WW1 and the dropping of the atomic bomb on … More

July 8. Green Beret RBL stalwart was five years a German POW. Roll of Honour

Bill Balmer served in the Royal Marines from 1939 to 1953. Born in Coleraine to the sound of Lambeg Drums, … More

June 26. First VC. Dedication of Army nurse from RVH. Roll of Honour

The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass, in the north of Ireland, who was present at the … More

May 14. U boats surrender at Derry. Quigg VC anniversary. Roll of Honour

On this day in 1945 the surrender of German U-boats began on the Foyle. News report on two local regiments … More

March 01. Poetry loving tank commander. A Coleraine romance. Roll of Honour

William Cross was one of the significant number of NI men who served with forces from the British Empire in … More

January 21. Veteran Sir Norman Stronge. Roll of Honour

On this day in 1981, 86 year old veteran, Captain, The Right Honourable, Sir Norman Stronge, Bt PC MC HML, … 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