There was not an aspect of society in Northern Ireland upon which the Battle of the Somme did not impact. … More
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June 25. Dunville family service. Roll of Honour
The war service by three members of the Dunville family of Holywood and Belfast whisky distillery is featured. John Dunville … More
May 31 – Battle of Jutland Part 1. Bangor VC. Rolls of Honour
Overview of the Battle of Jutland. Rolls of Honour are presented for each ship in which NI men served in … More
Remembrance Ni – 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. Irish 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
April 24. First Belfastman to win VC in WW1 served with Canadians. Roll of Honour
Fred Hall’s parents were married in Belfast where their familly was born. Hall had a remarkable career with the Canadian … More
April 12. A day of NI gallantry – WW1 VC; WW2 MM, and 2 DSMs. Roll of Honour
For his actions on Messines Ridge on 12 April 1915 Private Morrow of The Royal Irish Fusiliers was awarded the … More
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