Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
1. War Memorial - WWI Marker
1914-1918
In Memory of the Fallen
In Flanders Fields
[poem not transcribed]
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Second World War
1939-1945
Freedom is the sure possession of those who
have the courage to defend it.
Their ideal is our legacy,
their sacrifice our inspiration.
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Continuing Conflicts
We remember those who have given their lives,
the wounded and those who serve in continued
conflicts around the world.
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"When you go home
Tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow
We gave our today"
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I • War, World II • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the In Flanders Fields series list.
Location. 54° 35.454′ N, 5° 56.232′ W. Memorial is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is at the intersection of Sandy
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Regionally, this memorial is in Northern Ireland’s Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon, and in Belfast. Globally, it is in 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: South Belfast Brigade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); South Belfast Battalion, Ulster Volunteer Force (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert Dougan (about 120 meters away); Shaftesbury Square (about 210 meters away); Leading Seaman James Magennis, VC (about 210 meters away); King William III - "King Billy's on the Wall" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sandy Row (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mother Daughter Sister (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
2. War Memorial - WWII Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
3. War Memorial - Continuing Conflicts Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
4. War Memorial Epitaph
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
5. War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019
6. War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
