Bangor man's heroic role in famed battle.(Features)

From: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: May 31, 2006 | Copyright information

The biggest naval battle of the First World War " the Battle of Jutland " took place 90 years ago today. SIMON HUNTER takes a closer look at the pivotal engagement and the actions of a Co Down man that earned him the Victoria Cross

BANGOR man Edward Bingham was the rare recipient of a Victoria Cross for his courageous leadership during the Battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916. The Royal Navy Commander led his division of destroyers in a brave attack on the German fleet that...

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