Today in 1916, in the final act of the First Battle of the Somme, after two days of hard fighting … 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 in WW1. Submariner Magennis wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
On 31 July 1945 Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an … More
July 20. Remembering Belgian allies. Roll of honour
Through the linen business Northern Ireland had strong links with Belgium. The local veterans of WW1 strengthened that awareness and … 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 of them died in WW1. In 1941 … More
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