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Blitz Victims List

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David Edward Bothwell

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Dock Street

Age: 5

David was killed along with his mother Lily and his siblings Ernest and Peggy at his home on Dock Street. The Carter family also lost their lives in this incident.

His body was taken to St George’s Market where he was identified by his grandmother and he is buried in Knockbreda Cemetery with his family.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Bothwell Ernest 3 - 16 April 1941 Dock Street View
Bothwell Lily Mary 24 Housewife 16 April 1941 Dock Street View
Bothwell Peggy Mary 2 - 16 April 1941 Dock Street View
Carter Joseph 45 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View
Carter Mary 9 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View
Carter Alice 16 - 16 April 1941 City Hospital View
Carter Mary Ann 37 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View
Carter Sarah (Sadie) 14 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View
Carter Kathleen (Kate) 12 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View
Carter Joseph (Joe) 6 - 16 April 1941 13 Dock Street View

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