Memorial to those who fought at Guillemont and Ginchy and to all Irishmen who gave their lives in WW1. The records of seven who died on this day – three of the RUR in Normandy. Continue reading
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July 20 – Roll of Honour
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12 named on the anniversary of their death in service – A RM who re-engaged for WW1. Five RN including 1 submariner from Ballynure and 3 in HMS Isis. Three infantrymen who remain after battle in Calvados cemetery. Photo – Waggon Road Cemetery contains 195 First World War burials (36 unidentified), including some who attacked in the Ancre in both July and November 1916. Continue reading
July 11 – Roll of Honour
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Remembering the commencement of the Battle of Britain Continue reading
June 19 – Roll of Honour
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CWGC Poperinge New Military Cemetery. Remembering those who died on this day.
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June 18 – Northern Ireland at D Day
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12. Two of the NI Padres in Normandy – The Reverend James McMurray-Taylor served with the RUR (6th Airborne Division) and The Reverend James Douglas died serving with The Wiltshire Regiment Continue reading
June 17 – Northern Ireland at D Day.
Standard11. From Rifleman to RSM of RUR via Ranville, the Ardennes and Korea
June 10 – Northern Ireland at D Day
Standard5. – The fifth in a series about NI people on D Day. William James “Billy” Moore served with 2nd Battalion of the Royal Ulster Rifles, landing on Sword Beach on 6th June 1944 after enlisting at the age of 18.
