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Susan Doherty

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 49 Veryan Gardens

Age: 10

Known as Sue, she was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 19 June 1941.

She was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her mother and sister both called Mary, her aunt Jean, uncle and cousin both called Danny were also killed in the same incident.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Doherty Mary 7 - 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
Doherty Mary Christina 36 Housewife 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
McKay Jean 28 Housewife 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
McKay Daniel (Danny) 26 Motor Driver 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
McKay Daniel (Danny) 5 months - 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View

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