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Archibald McDonald
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Auxiliary Fire Service
Date of Death: 08 April 1941
Place of Death: Dock area
Age: 22
Known as Archie (pictured third from left), he died when he and colleague Brice Harkness mistook a parachute mine for a German parachutist and were killed in the resultant blast. Together, they were the first fatalities of the Belfast Blitz.
Archie is buried in Dundonald Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harkness | Brice | 25 | Auxiliary Fire Service | 08 April 1941 | Dock area | View |
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