Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Korean War Memorial

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 1^st Battalion
The Royal Ulster Rifles
Who lost their lives
in
Korea
and especially those who were killed
near this place
on
3^rd-4^th January 1951
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In Memory Of
the

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Officers and Men
of
The 1^st Battalion
The 45^th Field Regiment
and
The 170^th Mortar Battery
The Royal Artillery
Who lost their lives
in
Korea
and especially those who were killed
near this place
on
3^rd-4^th 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
3^rd-4^th January 1951
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The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light Is.9v2

Erected 2008 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,

Korean War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

2. Korean War Memorial

5° 55.874′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Memorial 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: Donegall Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 5GS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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 Bar^t [Baronet] (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.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

3. Korean War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

4. Korean War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2019

5. Korean War Memorial

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 Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.