Today is the anniversary of the writing of one of the most beautiful poems ever composed – “High Flight,” by … More
Tag: Ypres
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 Singapore … More
August 10, Part 2. Gallipoli, Ypres and Cassino. Roll of Honour
Eight men who died in Gallipoli in 1915 are named in today’s Roll of Honour. In the entry of Owen … More
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 wins NI’s only Victoria Cross in WW2. Roll of Honour
Leading Seaman James Joseph Magennis a diver in Midget Submarine XE3, overcame major difficulties in an attack on a Japanese … 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
March 14. Two WW1 Royal Navy officers honoured. Roll of Honour
Last Post sounding at the Menin Gate Memorial,Ypres, where the names are engraved of two Royal Irish Fusiliers in today’s … More
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