“Richard Mussen joined the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (27th foot) at the age of 15. At the outbreak of the Zulu wars he volunteered for active service and was transferred to the Second Battalion The South Wales Borderers (24th foot). At the outbreak of the Great War he joined the 9th Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and with him went his 4 sons and 2 sons-in-law. His son Richard (junior) was killed at the Somme on Thursday 21st March, 1918 and is remembered at Pozieres Memorial. Richard Mussen was buried from 22 Dundee Street [which was just above Agnes Street] on 29/12/1936 and was accorded full Military Honours. He was laid to rest in Belfast City Cemetery.” (From the plaque shown in image #3, below.)
Here is a short NVTv documentary about Mussen, including (at 12m25s) the image on which the mural shown here is based. The mural was done with spray paint by artist Sam Bates a.k.a. SMUG. It was unveiled on June 24th, 2011.
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Extramural Activity 
where can I find the mural?
It’s in an ally just north of the Shankill Road – use the Map to find the precise location
Hero I am married to his great granddaughter
Grandson James Upritchard lives in Australia
I am researching Family Tree for him.
Information required
My Grandfather (Robert Thorpe) is one of Richard Mussens Great Grandchildren!!
I’ve learnt quite a lot about that side of our family ect from grandad over the past couple of years..
Feel free to contact me via email (rdub323@gmail.com) if you’d like to be put in contact with my Grandfather
I’m sure he’ll be more than happy to share any info with you!!
He’s a very knowledgeable man
My Grandfather’s also one of his great grandchildren
My grandfather is also one of his great grandchildren