November 16 – Today in 1916, in the final act of the First Battle of the Somme, after two days … More
Tag: Submarine
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was lost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
July 31 – Third Battle of Ypres begins WW1. Submariner wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an attack on a Japanese … More
June 20. Brothers in arms – Buchanans of Derry; Tyrrells of Belfast. Roll of Honour
Brothers in arms – the Buchanans of Derry; the Tyrrells of Belfast. Three died in WW1. In 1941 William Houston … More
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