In 1914 Fred Bradley from Moy was one of the first NI submariners to go ‘on eternal patrol’ when Submarine … More
Tag: Submarine
November 3. First NI submariner dies in WW1. Roll of Honour
Fred Bradley from Moy was iost in HM Submarine D5 in 1914. His is the sad distinction of being the … More
June 23 – Menin Gate Memorial to Missing 54,000. Roll of Honour
The story of the Menin Gate Memorial, its origin and customs. The Belfast names on the Memorial. William Dunwoodie from … More
June 21 – DCM for Ballymena Gunner, Roll of Honour
A Ballymena Gunner was awarded the DCM in 1916. Henry McGowan from Portstewart died in WW1 serving with RMLI – … More
June 20 – Buchanans, Tyrells – Brothers in arms. Roll of Honour
Brothers in arms – Buchanans of Derry; Tyrrells of Belfast. Three were to die in WW1. William Houston of Ballynure … More
April 14 – Roll of Honour
On this day in 1942 HM Submarine Upholder was lost with all hands off Tripoli. Two submariners from Northern Ireland … More
July 2 – Roll of Honour
Aerial view of Theipval Memorial. Most of the entries of this date reflect the Battle of the Somme. Veterans remembered … More
