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Francis Edward Roberts

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Basket Maker in the workshops for the blind

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 16 Ballyclare Street

Age: 42

Francis was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 19 June 1941.

He was killed at his home on Ballyclare Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Four others were also killed here.

Francis is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Gray John 69 Shipyard Worker 16 April 1941 18 Ballyclare Street View
Gray Sarah 65 Housewife 16 April 1941 18 Ballyclare Street View
McDowell William 30 Stager 16 April 1941 20 Ballyclare Street View
Hendron William (Billy) 31 Motor Driver and ARP Warden 16 April 1941 19 Ballyclare Street View

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