Two NI men serving with Canadian forces died this day in 1917. James Blackwood was in the medical corps and … More
Tag: Royal Marines
October 31. Sailors in the trenches 1. Roll of Honour
Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
July 24. Unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt 2. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the unveiling of the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in 1927. Many names from Northern Ireland … More
December 30. Ni men served on highjacked spyship. Roll of Honour
Two Royal Marines and a naval officer were lost when the WW2 spyship HMS Felicity was sunk. One of the … More
December 21. Royal Marine’s oustanding record in WW2. Roll of Honour
Photo – Sangro River War Cemetery, Italy where rest the remains of Lance Corporal William McBride from Broughshane, who served … More
February 22. Coleraine chaplain’s three gallantry awards. Roll of Honour
One of today’s veterans was the most high-ranking Irish chaplain in WW1. Rev Dr James G Paton who was awarded … More
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