Nine of the 36th Division were awarded the Victoria Cross. Today’s Roll of Honour reflects Gallipoli and the Somme in … More
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July 1. School and linen company at Somme. VCs. John Buchan tribute. Roll of Honour
There was not an aspect of society in Northern Ireland upon which the Battle of the Somme did not impact. … More
June 25. Dunville family service. Roll of Honour
The war service by three members of the Dunville family of Holywood and the whisky distillery in Belfast is outlined. … More
June 1. Three NI officers at Jutland. Roll of Honour
After the battle of Jutland, Commander Edward Bingham VC from Bangor, Captain Herbert Meade, DSO from Ballynahinch, and Commodore Frederic … More
May 31 – Battle of Jutland. Bangor VC. Rolls of Honour
An overview of the Battle of Jutland in 1916 with Rolls of Honour for each ship in which NI men … More
May 22. NI losses in HMS Hood sunk by Bismarck. Roll of Honour.
Petty Officer James Lynch from LImavady and George Shearer from Portrush were among the 14 men from NI lost in … More
May 14. U boats surrender at Derry. Quigg VC anniversary. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945, the surrender of German U-boats began on the Foyle. News report on two local regiments … More
April 26. VCs at Gallipopli and France. Gunners in Greece and Egypt WW2. Roll of Honour.
This day in 1915, William Cosgrove, an Irishman, won the VC as the Allies land at Gallipoli (Painting) and two … More