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Ellen Huddleston

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 28 Unity Street

Age: 58

Ellen was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

She was killed when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity St Church during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her husband Hans, and children Elizabeth, Hannah, James and Mary were among 36 others that were killed in this incident.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Huddleston James 34 French Polisher 16 April 1941 28 Unity Street View
Huddleston Mary 32 Weaver 16 April 1941 28 Unity Street View
Huddleston Hannah 15 Weaver 16 April 1941 28 Unity Street View
Huddleston Hans Patrick 61 Transport Worker 16 April 1941 28 Unity Street View
Huddleston Elizabeth Jane 30 Weaver 16 April 1941 28 Unity Street View

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