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Francis McVeigh

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Cook and ARP Warden

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Sussex Street

Age: 20

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

At least 20 people in total were killed on Sussex Street including his brother Charles, sister in law Elizabeth and nephew Dennis.

Francis is buried in Milltown 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
Fullerton Dennis 3 - 16 April 1941 77 Sussex Street View

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