Long before Starwars Lt Alec Guinness RN was at Sicily in WW2. Enteric fever claimed the life of Able Seaman … More
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August 4. War starts 1914 Germany invades Belgium. Roll of Honour
On this day after being refused free passage to France, Germany invaded Belgium in 1914, violating the Treaty of London. … More
July 19. British Lion and artillery officer honoured by France for services to rugby. Roll of Honour
Pre-war British Lion and wartime artillery officer, Harry McKibbin, was honoured by France for his contribution to international rugby. Another … More
July 18. MC for Sir John Gorman on his first day in action. Roll of Honour
In 1944 Old Portoran John Gorman was awarded the Military Cross for action in a tank battle in Normandy. Eliza … More
July 13. Belfast husband awarded VC today in 1945. Roll of Honour
Ted Chapman from Wales survived the Belfast Blitz with his sweetheart. They married. He won the VC in Germany. Read … More
July 9. HMS Vanguard sunk by accidental explosions. Roll of Honour
16 men from Northern Ireland were among the 845 who died in HMS Vanguard in 1917. John Adams and C … More
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