Bushmills War Memorial
Dervock War Memorial Garden
After the Great War of 1914 -1918, the people of Dervock established a hall in the middle of their village. It was called 'The War Memorial Institute'. This building was intended to be a recreational facility for the ex-service community. Eventually, it became a Royal British Legion Institute (perhaps the first hall of its type to be built in Ulster).
At the formal opening of The War Memorial Institute in Dervock (1922), it was revealed that: “upwards of 42 local men had made the supreme sacrifice and about 200 had served” (according to The Larne Times & Weekly Telegraph, December 1922).
During World War Two, Dervock produced an additional band of heroes, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice.
Samuel Johnston was a local man who survived the Second World War and was decorated with the Military Medal twice.
Our lodge lays a poppy wreath at Dervock War Memorial every Remembrance Sunday.
At the formal opening of The War Memorial Institute in Dervock (1922), it was revealed that: “upwards of 42 local men had made the supreme sacrifice and about 200 had served” (according to The Larne Times & Weekly Telegraph, December 1922).
During World War Two, Dervock produced an additional band of heroes, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice.
Samuel Johnston was a local man who survived the Second World War and was decorated with the Military Medal twice.
Our lodge lays a poppy wreath at Dervock War Memorial every Remembrance Sunday.
Local Memorials to Bro Robert Quigg VC
Our Lodge's Poppy Wreath
Our Lodge's Memorial Plaque
The Coleraine UDR Memorial
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
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2 Local 'War Memorial Orange Halls'
Just after the end of World War One, a number of 'War Memorial Orange Halls' were constructed across Ulster - two of which were built in the Greater Bushmills Area, namely Castlecatt and Ballyrashane. Borh of these Halls featured in a special Grand Lodge brochure entitled 'Memorials to Sacrifice', published in 2018 to highlight the phenomina of 'War Memorial Orange Halls'.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill
on Ulster's Role in the Second World War
“By the grace of God Ulster stood a faithful sentinel”
“That was a dark and dangerous hour. We were alone, and had to face single-handed the full fury of the German attack raining down death and destruction on our cities and, still more deadly, seeking to strangle our life by cutting off the entry to our ports of the ships which brought us our food and the weapons we so sorely needed."
"Only one great channel remained open. It remained open because loyal Ulster gave us the full use of Northern Irish ports and waters, and thus ensured the free working of the Clyde and the Mersey."
"But for the loyalty of Northern Ireland we should have been confronted with slavery and death and the light which now shines so strongly throughout the world would have been quenched."
"The bonds of affection between Great Britain and the people of Northern Ireland have been tempered by fire and are now, I believe, unbreakable.”
“We have travelled a hard and darksome road to victory in Europe, and at every turn in this memorable journey the loyalty and courage of Ulster have gleamed before the eyes of men."
"The stand of the Government and People of Northern Ireland for the unity of the British Empire and Commonwealth and for the great cause of freedom, for which we all risked our survival will never be forgotten by Great Britain. A strong loyal Ulster will always be vital to the security and well-being of our whole Empire and Commonwealth.”
“That was a dark and dangerous hour. We were alone, and had to face single-handed the full fury of the German attack raining down death and destruction on our cities and, still more deadly, seeking to strangle our life by cutting off the entry to our ports of the ships which brought us our food and the weapons we so sorely needed."
"Only one great channel remained open. It remained open because loyal Ulster gave us the full use of Northern Irish ports and waters, and thus ensured the free working of the Clyde and the Mersey."
"But for the loyalty of Northern Ireland we should have been confronted with slavery and death and the light which now shines so strongly throughout the world would have been quenched."
"The bonds of affection between Great Britain and the people of Northern Ireland have been tempered by fire and are now, I believe, unbreakable.”
“We have travelled a hard and darksome road to victory in Europe, and at every turn in this memorable journey the loyalty and courage of Ulster have gleamed before the eyes of men."
"The stand of the Government and People of Northern Ireland for the unity of the British Empire and Commonwealth and for the great cause of freedom, for which we all risked our survival will never be forgotten by Great Britain. A strong loyal Ulster will always be vital to the security and well-being of our whole Empire and Commonwealth.”
The Orange Order's Role in World War One
"I believe that throughout the whole of this war, wherever Orangemen have been found, they have been in the forefront of duty, ever willing to give a hand to bring about a successful conclusion to the war." Lord Edward Carson QC
"Right across the British Isles, the Commonwealth, and throughout the Orange fraternity worldwide, a common bond of selflessness prevailed. These were men and women united not only by their Christian faith in the trenches, but also their collective willpower to defeat the enemy on the battlefields. Stable boys, tram drivers, mechanics, shopkeepers, farmers, MPs and others all joined up to serve for King and country. Proud Orangemen and volunteers who fought courageously alongside their fellow soldiers from the Roman Catholic and nationalist traditions, and those of no faith at all, at the front line of the Somme and other theatres of war..... Our province makes up only 3% of the entire UK population, yet it currently represents 7% of Army Personnel..... Many of our own members have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces with distinction, and we are rightly proud of their endeavours." Bro Harold Henning, Deputy Grand Master of Ireland, speaking at the Orange War Memorial on Sunday 11th November 2018 - 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One.
"Right across the British Isles, the Commonwealth, and throughout the Orange fraternity worldwide, a common bond of selflessness prevailed. These were men and women united not only by their Christian faith in the trenches, but also their collective willpower to defeat the enemy on the battlefields. Stable boys, tram drivers, mechanics, shopkeepers, farmers, MPs and others all joined up to serve for King and country. Proud Orangemen and volunteers who fought courageously alongside their fellow soldiers from the Roman Catholic and nationalist traditions, and those of no faith at all, at the front line of the Somme and other theatres of war..... Our province makes up only 3% of the entire UK population, yet it currently represents 7% of Army Personnel..... Many of our own members have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces with distinction, and we are rightly proud of their endeavours." Bro Harold Henning, Deputy Grand Master of Ireland, speaking at the Orange War Memorial on Sunday 11th November 2018 - 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War One.