Chief Petty Officer George Thompson of Castlerock survived the Battle of the River Plate, the sinking of HMS Exeter, and … More
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August 6. HMS Amphion, the first RN loss of the first world 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
June 26. The First VC. Dedication of Army nurse from RVH. Roll of Honour
The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass who was present at the first VC investiture this day … 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. 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
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