Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
Town
Newtownards
County
Down
Country
Northern Ireland
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
86577

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Current location

233
The Somme Museum
Bangor Street
Newtownards
Down
BT23 7PH
Northern Ireland

OS Grid Ref: NW 62342 30592
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A brass coloured shield memorial with black edged shield bearing names. Screws at each corner mounted on a black backboard. There is a replica WMR 76662 located in Agnes Street, Belfast.
Inscription
AGNES STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / ROLL OF HONOUR / "IN SINCERE APRPECIATION OF THE LOYALTY AND COURAGE OF THE 545 MEN OF THIS CONGREGATION, WHO SERVED WITH THE COLOURS/ IN DEFENCE OF EMPIRE AND LIBERTY, AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING WHO MADE THE GREAT SACRIFICE" / THEIR NAMES AND ADDRESSES ARE LISTED IN ODER OF DATE OF DEATH / "FOR A MEMORIAL BEFORE THE LORD CONTINUALLY" / EXODUS 28:29 / (Names) / 1914-1919
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 72
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 72
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial, surname, address, date of death
    Order of information: Date of death
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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