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Albert James Irwin

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 72 Hogarth Street

Age: 72

Albert was killed by falling masonry at his home on Hogarth Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

In total, at least 69 people were killed on Hogarth Street, including his son James, daughter Edith and grandson Albert.

Albert's body was taken to St George's market where he was identified by a surviving son.

He is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Irwin James 35 Plumber 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View
Lilley Edith Frances Ferguson 34 Housewife 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View
Lilley Albert William 3 - 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View

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