On this day in 1918, the Allies smash through Germany’s ‘Hindenburg Line’. Within 43 days, WW1 will be over. The … More
Tag: VC
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
September 20. Two Clergy family ties in two wars. Roll of Honour
In 1914 Ballymena born Edward Anderson and James Scott from Belfast of Royal Irish Rifles. 2nd Btn. fell. They are … More
September 19. NI Navigator died with Guy Gibson VC. Roll of Honour
Using sources in the Netherlands, Remembrance Ni reveals the quite remarkable story of James Warwick the navigator from Ligoniel who … More
September 16. VC recipient honoured by community. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll includes Francis Wiseley, a former surgeon at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, who died in 1915 of wounds received … More
September 3 – Irishmen liberate Guillemont and Ginchy. Roll of Honour
The 16th Irish Division rose to prominence on 3 September 1916 with battles in Guillemont and Ginchy. The Division contained … More
September 2. HMS Caroline officer saw Japanese surrender. NIH officer wins VC. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
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