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Hugh Castles
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Auxiliary Fire Service
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: Injured at Royal Avenue and died same day at Mater Infirmorum Hospital
Age: 33
Hugh lost his life when a bomb exploded on Royal Avenue as he and his Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) crew were making their way to the LMS Station on the Shore Road.
His colleague George was also killed in this incident.
Hugh is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
He is pictured (third from the right) with the rest of his AFS crew.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spence | George | 17 | Electrician and Auxiliary Fire SerVice | 16 April 1941 | Royal Avenue | View |
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