McFadzean VC plaque, Belfast
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McFadzean VC plaque, Belfast
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 24 May 2011
Self-explanatory memorial plaque on what is now a dental surgery, at the corner of Cregagh Park and the Cregagh Road, in memory of Billy McFadzean VC. The citation reads “No. 14/18278 Pte. William Frederick McFadzean, late R. Ir. Rif. For most conspicuous bravery. While in a concentration trench and opening a box of bombs for distribution prior to an attack, the box slipped down into the trench, which was crowded with men, and two of the safety pins fell out. Private McFadzean, instantly realising the danger to his comrades, with heroic courage threw himself on the top of the Bombs. The bombs exploded blowing him to pieces, but only one other man was injured. He well knew his danger, being himself a bomber, but without a moment's hesitation he gave his life for his comrades”. Image shows the blue plaque erected, on the Cregagh Road side of the same building, in 2016.
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