UVF Glenwood

This mural serves as a memorial dedicated to No 4 Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). It honors the memory of those who served and sacrificed within this loyalist paramilitary organization. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the mural:

Title and Overview
Title:
The mural is marked as a tribute to No 4 Platoon, A Coy (Company) 1st Batt in bold letters, signifying the unit it commemorates within the UVF.

Central Emblem:
The UVF emblem is prominently displayed with the phrase “For God and Ulster” around the Red Hand of Ulster, a symbol of loyalty and identity in Ulster loyalist traditions.
Left Section - Dedication Plaque

Dedication Text:
The left side contains a plaque that reads:
"This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the fallen Officers, NCOs, and Volunteers of Windsor 4 Platoon, A Company, 1st Belfast Battalion, Ulster Volunteer Force."

This text honors the deceased members of the platoon who served, fought, or lost their lives in alignment with loyalist and UVF causes.

Additional Tribute:
Further text describes their sacrifice and service, stating that these individuals actively opposed the enemy and fulfilled their duty, emphasizing the respect and veneration held for their actions. It concludes with:
"THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE."

This phrase echoes a traditional memorial sentiment, underlining the eternal respect for their contributions.
Poppy Symbol:

A large poppy is shown on the plaque, symbolizing remembrance and respect, commonly associated with honoring fallen soldiers, especially in the context of British and loyalist communities.
Central Panel - Visual Tribute and Symbolism

Imagery of Poppies and Graves:
The center of the mural is filled with an image of a field of poppies with gravestones, evoking imagery associated with remembrance and World War I, symbolizing loss, remembrance, and reverence.
Silhouettes of Soldiers:
The background also features silhouettes of soldiers, some holding rifles, reinforcing the military and defensive role of the platoon. It creates a sense of timelessness, as if these figures are watching over the field of poppies.

Memorial Quote:
The text in this section reads:
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember Them."

This line, part of the famous Ode of Remembrance from Laurence Binyon’s poem For the Fallen, is widely used in military memorials to honor those who have died in service.
Right Section - Roll of Honour
Roll of Honour Plaque:
On the right side, a Roll of Honour lists the names of individuals from No 4 Platoon who are being remembered. This plaque likely includes those who passed away while serving or who were prominent in the unit.

Wreath and Additional Symbols:
Below the Roll of Honour is a poppy wreath and various flags, including the Union Jack, reflecting loyalty to the United Kingdom and remembrance of the fallen.
Flags and Symbols
Flags:
The flags of loyalist associations and the Union Jack are displayed on both sides, reinforcing the group's loyalist identity and connection to British heritage.

IV Symbol:
The number IV (4) appears, denoting the specific platoon, No 4 Platoon, within the battalion.
This mural is a solemn and reverent tribute to the members of No 4 Platoon, honoring their memory, service, and commitment to the loyalist cause. It combines traditional memorial elements—like poppies, gravestones, and remembrance quotes—with specific symbols related to the UVF, creating a lasting homage to the platoon’s legacy.