On this day in 1945 Japan unconditionally surrendered to the Allies. John Robinson, an HMS Caroline officer, was present in … More
Tag: Vimy Ridge
April 28. MM for Ballymena man in Canadian forces Vimy Ridge action. Roll of Honour
In 1915 William Gilliland, a young Lieutenant from Londonderry, in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, died at Gallipoli. By December the … More
April 27. Poisoned gas at Ypres. HMS Caroline historian and recorder. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1915 Germany used mass poison gas attacks affecting Canadian and Irish Divisions. Five NI men were … More
April 9. Loss of RN’s first aircraft carrier Hermes. Roll of Honour
Robert McConnell, son of a former minister of Megain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Belfast, and a brilliant QUB student, died in … More
March 3. Inniskilling veteran’s service to NI Commonwealth Games Council. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll of Honour includes the records of a Belfast officer William Lyons who was adjutant of the Royal Welsh … More
Remembrance Ni – December 27. Ni service in Canadian forces. Roll of Honour
The Vimy Ridge Memorial is Canada’s largest monument outside the country. NI men served in Canadian forces in both World … More
March 3. Inniskilling veteran’s service to NI Commonwealth Games Council. Roll of Honour
Today’s Roll of Honour includes the records of a Belfast officer William Lyons who was adjutant of the Royal Welsh … More
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