American Expeditionary Force Memorial - City Hall - Belfast - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

"Nestled in the beautiful gardens of Belfast City hall is a granite column dedicated to the American Expeditionary Force, many of whom were based in Belfast prior to D-Day . This memorial was rededicated by President Bill Clinton in 1995. It marks the first arrival of US troops into Belfast in 1942.

In 1943 this commemorative stone was unveiled bearing the crests of US Army, Marines and Navy alongside a portion of the Belfast coat of arms. A message of thanks from the US President Franklin D Roosevelt was read out to the gathering, and distinguished guests at the ceremony which included the American Forces Commander at the time of the arrival, Major General Russel P Hartle."

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SHORT COLUMN INSIGNIA OF US ARMY, NAVY, MARINES; AMERICAN EAGLES; BELFAST SEAHORSE

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USAEF LANDED IN THIS CITY 26TH JANUARY 1942

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The memorial was re-dedicated on 30 Nov 1995 by President Bill Clinton on the occasion of his visit to Belfast.

Property Permission: Public Website for Waymark: [Web Link] Location of waymark: Belfast City Hall Belfast, Ulster Ireland BT1 5GS Commemoration: American Expeditionary Force, many of whom were based in Belfast prior to D-Day Date of Dedication: Not listed Access instructions: Not listed Access times: Not listed

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