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William John Wallace

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 57 Eastland Street

Age: 6 weeks

William lost his life during the Easter Tuesday Raid at 57 Eastland Street. His father William, aunt Annie and cousin David were also killed in this incident.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his uncle.

He is buried in Belfast City Cemetery with his father, aunt and cousin.

William was the youngest victim of the Belfast Blitz.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Bradshaw Annie 38 - 26 April 1941 Royal Victoria Hospital View
Bradshaw David Kennedy 12 - 16 April 1941 57 Eastland Street View
Wallace William John 25 Machine Man and ARP Warden 16 April 1941 57 Eastland Street View

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