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New Whitehead War Memorial officially dedicated

Extensive refurbishment works were carried out on Whitehead war memorial ahead of Remembrance Sunday when it was officially dedicated.

It was decided by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council earlier this year that the existing war memorial in Chester Avenue in Whitehead would be replaced with a new monument.

Councillor Robert Logan laid a wreath on behalf of the Mayor and said: “I am pleased this memorial has been refurbished and is a fitting tribute to those from the Whitehead area who paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Following significant consultations with the Royal British Legion, a finalised design was agreed.

The wording was also finalised with key representatives in the community.

The new memorial was delivered to the site at the end of September and the work was completed by the end of October.

An official dedication service took place at the new war memorial on Sunday 10 November.

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