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Blitz Victims List

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Evelyn (Eva) Rodgers

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 04 May 1941

Place of Death: 44 Tamar Street

Age: 45

Evelyn was killed along with her husband William, son James and daughter Kathleen when a parachute mine struck Tamar Street.

Six others also lost their lives in this incident.

Her body was identified at St George's Market by her son.

Evelyn is buried in Dundonald Cemetery with her husband and son.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Rodgers William 48 Labourer 04 May 1941 44 Tamar Street View
Rodgers Kathleen 20 Spinner 04 May 1941 44 Tamar Street View
Rodgers James 11 - 04 May 1941 44 Tamar Street View
Beattie James 29 Machinist 05 May 1941 57 Tamar Street View
Beattie James 3 - 05 May 1941 48 Tamar Street View
Brown James 15 Labourer (Ropeworks) 05 May 1941 48 Tamar Street View
Brown Elizabeth Jane 48 Housewife 05 May 1941 48 Tamar Street View
Brown William Alexander 24 Machine Man (Ropeworks) 05 May 1941 48 Tamar Street View
Roy Samuel John 63 Rivetters Helper 05 May 1941 50 Tamar Street View

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