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Memorial details

Memorial type
Lectern - secular
District
Antrim
Town
Newtownabbey
County
Antrim
Country
Northern Ireland
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
68122

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Current location

75
Church of the Holy Evangelists
Church Road
Newtownabbey
Antrim
Antrim
BT36 6DT
Northern Ireland

OS Grid Ref: NW 45904 37809
Denomination: Church of Ireland

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Description
Wooden Prie Dieu with small brass plaque.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/PRESENTED BY MR M MACDONALD/ IN MEMORY OF JACK GOURLEY/ AND ROBERT RICHARDSON OF C.L.B/ KILLED IN ACTION (1939-45)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname, manner of death.
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 1900mm, width 600mm
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: height 40mm, width 100mm
    Materials: Brass
Condition
History
Memorial repaired after an arson attack on the church 1997
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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