Memorial

Campbell College

Campbell College WWI Mem

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Belmont Rd, Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 43379
Description: Central plaque listing those who died. This is surmounted by elaborate carved stonework, including armorial device. Below is Royal Coat of Arms. There are four further plaques, two either side of the central plaque, listing those who served. There are four carved figures, one either side of the central plaque with the other two on the extreme left and right hand sides. These figures represent Courage, Life, Death and Endurance. Along the top of the memorial are four griffins representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Along the bottom of the memorial are shields.
Inscription: (ROLL OF HONOUR TABLET) THESE SONS OF THE SCHOOL PASSED OUT OF THE SIGHT OF MEN BY THE PATH OF DUTY AND SELF-SACRIFICE. (REST OF INSCRIPTION NOT KNOWN)

Unveiled

7th April 1923

GENERAL SIR ALEXANDER J GODLEY KCB KCMG

Dedicated

7th April 1923

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Plaque

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Figures

Made from: Stone - Runcorn

Condition: Good

BRITISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAR MEMORIALS by KERNOT, C F 256-7 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:ROBERTS AND NEWTON 1927 LONDON
THE IRISH SWORD V20 P197 Source: Link Library
A COMPANION GUIDE TO ARCHITECTURE IN IRELAND 1837-1921 by WILLIAMS, JEREMY 17 Source: Image Library Published:IRISH ACADEMIC PRESS LTD 1994 DUBLIN
Neither Rogues nor Fools: A History of Campbell College and Campbellians by Haines, Keith 142