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Martha Forbes
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Housewife
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 255–257 York Street
Age: 41
Martha was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 29 October 1941.
She lost her life at her home on York Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Her husband James and children Elsie, Sadie, Norman and James were also killed.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes | James | 55 | Hairdresser | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Elsie | 17 | Factory Worker | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Norman | 12 | - | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | Sadie | 10 | - | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
| Forbes | James (Jim) | 16 | Apprentice Hairdresser | 16 April 1941 | 255–257 York Street | View |
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