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Ernest William Riecken

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Waiter

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 6 Annadale Street

Age: 65

Ernest was killed at his home on Annadale Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His wife Mary, and 16 others were also killed in this incident.

His body was taken to the Falls Road Baths where he was identified by his son.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Riecken Mary Louisa 66 Housewife 16 April 1941 6 Annadale Street View

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