This day in 1918 James Donnelly from Ballintoy and Belfast died. He was possibly the last member of the Royal … More
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March 11. Son of Prime Minister of Northern Ireland killed in Tunisia. Roll of Honour
Nine fatalities from HMS Bayano, torpedoed on this day in 1915, are interred in N Ireland. On this day in … More
February 24. Inniskillings in Tunisia. Roll of Honour
Edward Dalton was one of the pioneers of civil aviation in Ireland. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in … More
November 8. The origins of the Cenotaph. Roll of Honour
The Cenotaph was built for several reasons which are outlined here. Today’s Roll of WW1 highlights service by John McMahon … More
September 5. HMS Pathfinder first RN warship sunk by a locomotive torpedo from a U boat. Roll of Honour
Photo – Window bearing the crest of the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps in Belfast Cathedral. Below the window … More
June 16. Future lawyer and policeman on D-Day. Roll of Honour
This day in 1915 William Cotter from Aughnacloy and Belfast was injured serving with the Royal Irish Rifles. He refused … More
May 20 – North Irish Horseman died in Royal Flying Corps. Runnymede Memorial. Roll of Honour
Roland Bradley, North Irish Horse and Royal Flying Corps, was one of four brothers from Moy who served in WW1. … More
April 13. Foundation of RFC. HMS Repulse survivor. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1912, The Royal Flying Corps was founded. By the end of the year it had a … More
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