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David Hillis

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Blacksmith's Helper

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 55 Halliday's Road

Age: 72

David was killed by falling masonry at his home on Halliday's Road during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His neighbours the McHugh sisters were also killed as was another resident on the street during the Fire Raid in May 1941.

He is buried at Carnmoney Parish Church.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McHugh Sarah 37 - 16 April 1941 57 Halliday's Road View
McHugh Annie 46 - 16 April 1941 57 Halliday's Road View

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