William Cathcart Barr
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Electricians Helper
Date of Death: 21 April 1941
Place of Death: 74 York Road
Age: 32
William Cathcart Barr was injured when a parachute mine landed on the road outside his house during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
His father James, mother Jeannie, sister Elizabeth as well as two policemen in the RUC barracks next door also lost their lives as a result of the blast.
William was brought to Belfast Union Infirmary where later died from his injuries on the 21 April 1941.
He is buried in Connor New Cemetery along with his family.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr | Jeannie | 64 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | Elizabeth (Bessie) | - | - | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | James Alexander | 60 | Electrician (Harland & Wolff) | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Meaklim | James | 38 | Constable, RUC | 16 April 1941 | York Road | View |
| McCombe | John | - | Special Constable, RUC | 21 April 1941 | Injured 16 April died at hospital Lisburn Road. | View |
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