The Roll today is dominated by the records of some of those who fell in the fallback from St Quentin … More
Tag: Upperlands
December 6. Unknown Warrior – Irish chaplains key role. Roll of Honour
Joseph O’Neill from Magherafelt who fell on this day in 1915 was one of three brothers to die in WW1. … More
November 28. Brook Purdon, army medicine and rugby. Roll of Honour
Major General William Brook Purdon’s distinctive career covers rugby, medicine, war service and public service. He played rugby for Inst … More
November 24. HMS Dunedin. Midland Railway War Memorial. Roll of Honour
The Midland Railway War Memorial on the concourse of the York Street station was unveiled by Major-General Nugent this day … More