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Korean War Memorial

 
 
Korean War Memorial Dedication image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
1. Korean War Memorial Dedication
Inscription.

Men from many parts of the British Isles, but predominately from every community and part of Ireland, fought with the RUR in the ‘Happy Valley’ battle in defence of Seoul, capital of South Korea

The memorial above was carved by a Korean mason during the succeeding battles before being erected on 3 July 1951 overlooking the battlefield

As Seoul expanded the memorial had to be moved and was repatriated to the depot of the Royal Ulster Rifles at St Patrick's Barracks Ballymena

It was moved to this final resting place on 24 May 2008 with the gracious permission of Belfast City Council

This relocation was made possible by generous donations from the Regiments and Veterans who fought in the battle, individuals, trusts, the Korean government and Samsung electronics
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In Memory Of
the Officers and Men
of

The 1st Battalion
The Royal Ulster Rifles

Who lost their lives
in

Korea
and especially those who were killed
near this place
on

3rd-4th January 1951
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In Memory Of
the Officers and Men
of

The 1st Battalion
The 45th Field Regiment

and
The 170th Mortar Battery
The Royal Artillery

Who lost their lives
in

Korea
and especially those who were killed
near this place
on

3rd-4th January 1951
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In Honour Of
the Officers and Men
of

The VIII
Kings Royal Irish Hussars

Who lost their lives for the United Nations
in

Korea
and especially those of
"Cooperforce"
Who died in this valley on
3rd-4th January 1951
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The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light
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Erected 2008
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by the Regiments and Veterans who fought, Belfast City Council, the Korean Government, Concerned Citizens and Organizations, and Samsung.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
 
Location. 54° 35.79′ N, 5° 55.874′ W. Memorial is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is on Donegall Square West just north of Donegall Square South, on the right when traveling north. Monument is on the west grounds of Belfast City Hall. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 5GS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Ireland’s Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, and in Belfast. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frederick Temple (a few steps from this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bart [Baronet]
Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
2. Korean War Memorial
(within shouting distance of this marker); Living Leaves (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegall Square West (within shouting distance of this marker); James Joseph Magennis (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Belfast City Hall (about 90 meters away); Donegall Square North (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
 
Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
3. Korean War Memorial
Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
4. Korean War Memorial
Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
5. Korean War Memorial
Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019
6. Korean War Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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