William Cross was one of the significant number of NI men who served with forces from the British Empire in … More
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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
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 24. Anniversary of unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in 1927. Many names from Northern Ireland … More
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 