Many men and from every part of Ni served with the Royal Naval Division in WW1. They took part in … More
Tag: Ypres
August 8. The hell of Passchendale. Roll of Honour
Henry Gill from Belfast died fighting with Australians at Gallipoli in 1915 – his New Testament, his correspondence, and his … More
July 31 – Third Battle of Ypres begins WW1. Submariner Magennis wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
On 31 July 1945 Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an … More
July 30. Passchendaele, Campbell College and Castlerock. Roll of Honour
Campbell College CCF Pipes and Drums at the Menin Gate, Ypres. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele … More
April 23. Ypres, Zeebrugge, Dunkirk, and myriad acts of bravery. Roll of Honour
In today’s Roll of Honour there are representatives from some of the more notable battles of both wars. Ypres in … More