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Rowland William Briggs

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle

Age: 8

Rowland was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid. His father Leonard and brothers James and Leonard also lost their lives.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Briggs Leonard 37 Fitter 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle View
Briggs Leonard 12 - 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens View
Briggs James (Jack) 10 - 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle View

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