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Bridget McWhinney
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Housewife
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 22 Unity Street
Age: 46
Bridget was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.
She was killed when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity Street Church during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Her husband Joseph and children Mary, Eileen, James and Joseph were also killed.
Bridget has no known grave.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McWhinney | Joseph | 45 | Railway worker | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
| McWhinney | Eileen | 18 | Trouser Presser and ARP Telephonist | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
| McWhinney | Mary | 16 | Stitcher | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
| McWhinney | James | 11 | - | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
| McWhinney | Joseph | 14 | Messenger | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
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