Northern Ireland men from Lisburn, Liverpool, Manchester, and New Zealand fell in Gallipoli this day in 1915. John Adair was … More
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August 16. Second worst day of WW1. Seven Instonians die. Roll of Honour
On this day in 1917 The Battle of Langmarck began. It was fought in horrendous ground and weather conditions. Enemy … More
August 15. Gallipoli, Third Battle of Ypres, and Japanese surrender. Roll of Honour
Photo – On the anniversary of the surrender of Japan in WW2 the British High Commissioner pays tribute at the … More
August 5. VJ Day and Commonwealth contribution in the Far East. Roll of Honour
Long before Starwars Lt Alec Guinness RN was at Sicily in WW2. Enteric fever claimed the life of Able Seaman … More