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Bridget (Beatrice) Garrett

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 58 Heather Street

Age: 36

Bridget was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 26 June 1941. She was killed at her home on Heather Street by a parachute mine during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her husband John and son Allen, along with 37 others from Heather Street were also killed in the blast.

Bridget has no known grave.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Garrett John 41 Fitter 16 April 1941 58 Heather Street View
Garrett Allen 3 - 16 April 1941 58 Heather Street View

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