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William Stanislas Murray

William Stanislas Murray

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Employment Exchange Clerk

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 59 Messines Park, Londonderry

Age: 50

William lost his life when a parachute mine landed at Messines Park in Londonderry during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His wife Mollie and daughters Ita, Philomena, Sheila and Kathleen along with seven others were also killed in this incident.

He is pictured with his wife, Mollie.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Murray Mollie 39 - 16 April 1941 59 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Murray Ita 13 - 16 April 1941 59 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Murray Philomena 10 - 16 April 1941 59 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Murray Sheila 10 months - 16 April 1941 59 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Murray Kathleen 11 - 16 April 1941 County Infirmary, Londonderry View
Richmond John 53 Clerk 16 April 1941 61 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Richmond Winifred 45 - 16 April 1941 61 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Richmond Owen 18 - 16 April 1941 61 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Richmond Bridie 14 months - 16 April 1941 61 Messines Park, Londonderry View
McFarland William Alexander 44 Sergeant, UHG 16 April 1941 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Collins James 60 Labourer 16 April 1941 55 Messines Park, Londonderry View
Collins Ellen 21 - 16 April 1941 55 Messines Park, Londonderry View

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