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Alexander McNeill (Alex) Elkin
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Joiner
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 29 Avoca Street
Age: 34
Known as Alex, he was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.
He lost his life at his home on Avoca Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid where 12 people in total were killed including his wife Mary and sons William and Alexander.
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