William (Willie) Clarke
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Message Boy
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 4 Ballynure Street
Age: 15
Known as Willie, he was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 19 June 1941.
He lost his life at his home on Ballynure Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid. His parents Jeremiah and Lavina, brothers Desmond, Jeremiah, John, Robert and Cecil, sister Una, brother-in-law John and niece Joan were also killed. Their neighbours, the Douglas family, had taken shelter with them and were also killed.
He is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke | Jeremiah | 49 | Porter Official | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Lavina | 49 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Cecil | 12 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Desmond | 10 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Robert (Bobby) | 26 | Air Craft Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Jeremiah (Gerald) | 17 | Sheet Metal Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | John (Jack) | 13 | Message Boy | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Una | 20 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Joan | 2 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | John | 21 | Electrician | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Emily | 29 | Housekeeper | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Samuel (Sammy) | 9 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | William (Billie) | 8 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | James (Jim) | 7 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Margaret (Peggy) | 5 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Sarah (Sally) | 12 months | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
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