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Daniel McKay

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 49 Veryan Gardens

Age: 5 months

Known as Danny, he was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall 19 June 1941.

He was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His parents Jean and Daniel, aunt Mary and cousins Mary and Susan were also killed in the same incident along with 29 others.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Doherty Susan 10 - 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
Doherty Mary 7 - 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
Doherty Mary Christina 36 Housewife 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
McKay Jean 28 Housewife 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View
McKay Daniel (Danny) 26 Motor Driver 16 April 1941 49 Veryan Gardens View

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