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Christopher Grimes

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Cinema Attendant

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 70 Vere Street

Age: 66

Christopher lost his life at Vere Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid when a wall of York Street Spinning Mill collapsed.

In total, 14 people where killed here including his wife, Sarah.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his step daughter.

He is buried in Milltown Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Grimes Sarah 63 Housewife 16 April 1941 70 Vere Street View

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