Nine of the 36th Division were awarded the Victoria Cross. Today’s Roll of Honour reflects Gallipoli and the Somme in … More
Tag: Victoria Cross
June 26. First VC. Dedication of Army nurse from RVH. Roll of Honour
The first VC was won by Charles Lucas from Poyntzpass who was present at the first VC investiture this day … More
June 21. DCM for WW1 Ballymena Gunner. Roll of Honour
A Ballymena Gunner was awarded the DCM in 1916. Henry McGowan from Portstewart died in WW1 serving with RMLI – … More
March 21. VC won in last major German offensive of WW1. Roll of Honour
The Roll today is dominated by the records of some of those who fell in the fallback from St Quentin … 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
July 31 – Submariner Magennis wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1945, James Magennis service merits a VC. In 1916 Hugh Henderson of the Royal Irish Fusiliers … More
