Ballycastle Rifleman Frank McClarty’s service in WW1 was recognised by the UK and Belgian authorities. He fell victim to TB … More
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October 1. 1,816 POWs lost in Japanese ship sinking. Roll of Honour
Fourteen remembered in today’s Roll rest in Dadizeele New British Cemetery (Photo), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. They died this day in 1918 … More
September 9. Belfast lawyer was outstanding MTB Flotilla Commander. Roll of Honour
Remembered on the anniversary of his death in 2000 – the service of George Lennox Cotton who began his Solicitor’s … More
February 16. QUB doctor’s service in both wars. NI’s Purple Heart. Roll of Honour
William McMeekin Chesney, MC, and Bar, MiD, was studying medicine at Queen’s University when he joined the OTC in 1911. … More
February 15. Newry pilot’s DFC and 14 bombing missions. Roll of Honour
Robert Nugent from Belfast had served in China and India before WW1. He took part in the Gallipoli landing before … More
January 26. Son of shipyard founder dies. Australia Day. First US troops arrive Belfast. Roll of Honour
The Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux is a memorial to 62,000 Australian personnel who died during the First World War … More
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