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    Memorial

    Belfast Corporation Gas Department

    Memorial

    Source: Pauline Mawdsley

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    Current Location

    Belfast City Hall, 10-16, Donegall Square, Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5JD, Northern Ireland

    OS Grid Reference

    NW 46233 29483

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    69516
    Description
    Rectangular WW1 brass tablet with a pilastered surround of fumed oak with a carved wooden Royal Standard above together with the coat of arms of Belfast, and the names in five columns below. The names of the 26 fallen in the centre panel. A small rectangular framed plaque is attached to the lower edge with WW2 names.
    Inscription
    BELFAST CORPORATION/ GAS DEPARTMENT/ ROLL OF HONOUR/ OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE./ (Names) Along the base, the inscription "Pro Deo et Patris" is engraved in old English lettering.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    203
    Served
    177
    Died
    26
    Information shown
    Surnames.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    Additional Information
    Original newspaper reports says 205 names
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    10
    Died
    10
    Information shown
    Surnames.
    Order of names
    Surname.
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs. Carey & Thomson, Rea's Buildings, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    19th August 1921

    Mrs Smith, wife of Mr J. D. Smith, M.Inst.C. E. (engineer and manager)

    Previous Location(s)

    Main stairway, Belfast Gas Works Offices, Ormeau Road, Belfast, Belfast, Antrim, BT7 2JB, Northern Ireland

    OS Grid Reference

    NW 46505 28955

    Reason for move

    Gasworks closed 1985 and site bought by the council for redevelopment in the early 1990s.

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Brass


    Condition: Good


    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    291896

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    • Northern Whig - Saturday 20 August 1921 GASWORKS WAR MEMORIAL. A Credible Record.
    • Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 20 August 1921 THE BELFAST GAS WORKS. War Memorial Unveiled.