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Brian Herbie McCallum
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
BRIAN (HERBIE) McCALLUM
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM
THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
SWEENEYS 'A' COMPANY
1ST BELFAST BATTALION
ULSTER VOLUNTEER FORCE
Volunteer Brian (Herbie) McCallum
June 1993 brought extreme Republican violence and agitation surrounding the annual Orange Whiterock parade, which was traveling its traditional route past this very spot and onto the Springfield Road.
The threat, being so severe to this community, the 1st Belfast Battalion Ulster Volunteer Force deployed several active armed service units. Herbie, being Herbie, was the first to volunteer for duty.
Realising the grenade he had been issued with had malfunctioned and giving absolutely no consideration for his own safety, he carried the device to a safe location, away from men, women, and children. This one selfless act cost Herbie his life when the grenade detonated prematurely.
Volunteer Brian “Herbie” McCallum
Died 29th June 1993
Sadly missed by his family, friends, and comrades.
Rest easy soldier, your duty is done.
For God and Ulster.
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