Twenty year old Robert Lawther from Lurgan died this day in 1943 in an aircraft accident whilst undergoing pilot training … More
Tag: VC
January 8. Three brothers from Belmont. Roll of Honour
In 1916 Robert McDermott a recent law graduate of Queens was killed serving with the Royal Irish Rifles. He was … More
January 05 – Bushmills VC welcome. Roll of Honour
Today in 1915 there was a large turn out at Limavady Railway Station when a party of the 10th (Service) … More
December 20. Albert Medal for Lurgan sailor’s costly life-saving. Roll of Honour
George McDowell from Lurgan was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for his actions in saving life following the sinking of … More
November 28. Brook Purdon army medicine and rugby. Roll of Honour
Major General William Brook Purdon’s distinctive career. In today’s Roll – James Taylor, a Royal Artillery gunner from Ballymoney serving … 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. A former NIH trooper … 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 21 – 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
