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Patrick Forbes Vigors

Patrick Forbes Vigors

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Labourer

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 70 Disraeli Street

Age: 21

Known as Forbes, he lost his life at his lodgings at the home of the McDonald family at 70 Disraeli Street. The McDonald family and their neighbours Hannah and Martha were also killed in this incident.

Forbes’ body was taken to St George’s Market where he was identified by his brother.

He is buried in Lorem Church of Ireland churchyard, Co. Carlow.

Forbes is pictured on the far left with his family.

He was the son of Mr and Mrs B Albert Vigors, Knocklonogad House, Corries, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Bell Hannah 56 Winder 16 April 1941 70 Disraeli Street View
Drummond Martha 32 - 16 April 1941 70 Disraeli Street View
McDonald Thomas 36 Labourer 16 April 1941 70 Disraeli Street View
McDonald Martha (Meta) 36 Housewife 16 April 1941 70 Disraeli Street View
McDonald Ellen (Ella) 5 - 16 April 1941 Mater Infirmorum Hospital View

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