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Benjamin (Bennie) Kennedy

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Labourer -Tobacco Worker

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 263 York Street

Age: 19

Known as Bennie, he was killed by a bomb explosion at 263 York Street, which was the home of his fiancé Maisie Moore, during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his brother.

Bennie is buried in Carnmoney Cemetery next to Maisie.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Moore Mary (Maisie) Robinson 17 Shop Keeper 16 April 1941 263 York Street View

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