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Elizabeth Kearney

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Confectioner

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 34 Unity Street

Age: 49

Elizabeth was killed at her home at 34 Unity Street when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity Street Church during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her sister Mary Anne, nephew Thomas and cousin Sofia were also killed in this incident.

Elizabeth's body was taken to St George's Market where she was identified by a cousin.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Cooke Thomas 22 ARP Warden 16 April 1941 34 Unity Street View
Cooke Mary Anne 47 Housewife 16 April 1941 34 Unity Street View
Russell Sofia 54 - 16 April 1941 32 Unity Street View

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