The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
Tag: VC
January 18. Lurgan pilot dies in USA. Roll of Honour
Twenty-year-old Robert Lawther from Lurgan died this day in 1943 in an aircraft accident whilst undergoing pilot training in USA. … More
January 2. Gunner at Dunkirk, B of B, and Burma organised first Belfast Lord Mayor’s Show. Roll of Honour
As President of the Belfast Junior Chamber of Commerce Harry Porter organised the first Lord Mayor’s Show. Harry joined the … More
December 20. Albert Medal for Lurgan sailor’s costly lifesaving. Roll of Honour
George McDowell from Lurgan was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for his actions in saving life following the sinking of … More
October 9. Citadel New Military Cemetery. Roll of Honour
Today is the birthday of Victoria Cross recipient, Rifleman William McFadzean, of the 36th (Ulster) Division. Vincent Acheson had captained … More
September 29. Royal Inniskilling Fusilier awarded Victoria Cross. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1918, the Allies smash through Germany’s ‘Hindenburg Line’. Within 43 days, WW1 will be over. The … More
September 26. Inniskillings VC, Loos and Arnhem. Roll of Honour
On This Day in 1916, the award of the Victoria Cross to Enniskillen-born Captain Eric Norman Frankland Bell of the … More
September 21. Canadian Hill 70 VC winner from Kilkeel. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1917, Robert Hanna from Kilkeel, serving in the Canadian Army, was recommended for the award of … More
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