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John McAvoy

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Apprentice Millwright

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 61 Hogarth Street

Age: 18

John was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

His mother Isabella and siblings Isabel, James and Thomas also lost their lives in the same incident during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

John has no known grave.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Anderson Isabella 47 Housewife 16 April 1941 61 Hogarth Street View
McAvoy James 17 - 16 April 1941 61 Hogarth Street View
McAvoy Isabel 13 - 16 April 1941 61 Hogarth Street View
McAvoy Thomas 7 - 16 April 1941 61 Hogarth Street View

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