James Scott a Royal Marine was probably the first man from Belfast to lose his life at Gallipoli in 1915. … More
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February 23. Greenisland and Larne airmen lost in same plane over Burma. Roll of Honour
In 1917 the Ballymena Observer reports that Robert Quigg VC has been awarded the Russian Medal of Saint George. In … More
January 30. Newfoundland Escort Force Bell. Roll of Honour
The Newfoundland Escort Force Bell honours the sacrifices made protecting merchant convoys during World War II. Three bells were commissioned … More
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 8. Three brothers from Belmont. Roll of Honour
Three brothers from Belmont served in WW1. They were the sons of the The Reverend John MacDermott who was the … 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
Remembrance Ni – 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
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