Memorial

Belfast Harbour Board WW1

Framed illuminated Roll of Honour re Belfast Harbour Board's employees who volunteered for active service in WW1.

Source: Society for the Remembrance of UK Police who died in wartime

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Current Location

In the foyer of the Commissioner's Office. , Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Corporation Square, Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 3AL, Northern Ireland

NW 46812 30403

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 6282
Description: Rectangular Roll of Honour within a glazed-frame. The illuminated hand-drawn Roll of Honour depicts a Corinthian arch bedecked with laurel wreaths and swags, and includes local scenes. The inscription in the central section is flanked on each side by flags and crests. [This Roll of Honour hangs beside the Harbour Board's WW2 Roll of Honour - our record of which is WMR 108950].
Inscription: The Belfast Harbour Board./ Roll of Honour/ of the Employees who volunteered/ for active service in the great European War/ 1914 - 1919./ (names)

Frame

Height: 1150mm

Width: 850mm

Depth: 50mm

Made from: Wood, Glass

Condition: Good

Roll of honour

Made from: Paper

Condition: Good

Belfast News-Letter (Tuesday 16/12/1919), page 10: The existence of the Roll of Honour was mentioned in a report headed 'VOLUNTEERS’ CLAIM. Action Against Belfast Harbour Commissioners. QUESTION OF HALF-PAY. Yesterday at Nisi Prius - before Mr. Justice Pim and city special jury—the hearing commenced of three consolidated actions brought by employees and their wives against the Belfast Harbour Commissioners...' https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000038/19191216/136/0010