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Dennis Fullerton

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 77 Sussex Street

Age: 3

Dennis was killed when a wall of York Street Spinning Mill collapsed onto Sussex Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 20 people in total were killed here including his parents Charles and Elizabeth and uncle Francis.

His body was taken to St George’s Market where he was identified by his grandmother.

Dennis is buried in the mass grave at Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Fullerton Charles 32 Dock Labourer and ARP Warden 16 April 1941 77 Sussex Street View
Fullerton Elizabeth 30 Housewife 16 April 1941 77 Sussex Street View
McVeigh Francis 20 Cook and ARP Warden 16 April 1941 Sussex Street View

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