The Midland Railway War Memorial on the concourse of the York Street station was unveiled by Major-General Nugent this day … More
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November 4. Arthur O’Neill from Ahoghill was first MP killed in WW1. Roll of Honour
The first Member of Parliament to be killed in action during the First World War was Captain Arthur O’Neill on … More
August 23. Ballymena RAF operator intercepted German and Japanese signals. Roll of Honour
In 1914 the Battle of Mons began. It was the first major action of the British Expeditionary Force in the … More
August 14. Two north coast men lost in WW1 spy ship HMS Prize. Roll of Honour
The five entries in today’s Roll for 1915 are of casualties in Gallipoli. Included in the entry of Inniskilling Fusilier … More
March 21. VC won in last major German offensive of WW1. Roll of Honour
The 54 page Roll of Honour today is dominated by the records of some of those who fell in the … More
December 6. Unknown Warrior – Irish chaplain’s key role. Roll of Honour
Two Church of Ireland chaplains played a key role in developing the new museum of forces’ chaplaincy which includes a … More
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