The first and last British casualties of WW1 were buried at St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons where there are … More
Tag: Royal Irish Rifles
November 22. Birthday of a Belfast Inst Battle of Britain pilot. Roll of Honour
Squadron Leader Hugh Heron AFC was born in Belfast and left RBAI – Inst – to join the RAF. He … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. Nine members of the Royal Irish Rifles who … 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
Remembrance NI - Every day is a Remembrance Day 