Surgeon Captain Edward W Bingham from Dungannon was one of the most experienced polar explorers before WW2. His expertise developed … More
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October 11. Pond Farm Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Today marks the birthday of Lieutenant Geoffrey St. George Shillington Cather, 9th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, a 36th (Ulster) Division … More
April 3. War service from Canada to Karachi. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1919 Admirals Jellicoe and Beatty (photo) were both promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. They were … More
March 4. Royal Marine first Belfast casualty at Gallipoli. Roll of Honour
James Scott a Royal Marine was probably the first man from Belfast to lose his life at Gallipoli in 1915. … More
January 7. Ballygally brothers, RAF fatalities. Roll of Honour
Photo – Menin Gate at night. Thomas Espey was a Railway Clerk in Cookstown before emigrating to South Africa. He … More
December 8. Battle of the Falkland Islands 1914. Roll of Honour
Today in 1914 a Royal Navy squadron defeated a German force off the Falkland Islands. Charles Stuart from Ballymena was … More
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