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Mary Henry

Mary Henry

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Smoother

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 26 Unity Street

Age: 44

Mary was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.

She lost her life at the home of the Donnelly family on Unity Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity Street Church.

Her niece Susan and five members of the Donnelly family were also killed.

Mary (back row) is pictured with her nieces and nephew.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Henry Susan 16 - 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View
Donnelly Patrick 55 Shoe Maker 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View
Donnelly Mary 55 Housewife 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View
Donnelly Hugh 50 Shoe Maker 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View
Donnelly Bessie 44 Housewife 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View
Donnelly Marie 6 - 16 April 1941 26 Unity Street View

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