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George Heaney

George Heaney

George Heaney

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street Shelter

Age: 3

George was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident including his parents Joseph and Edith and sister Vera.

He is pictured with his parents.

He is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Heaney Edith 41 Housewife 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney Vera 18 Stitcher 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney Joseph Andrew 52 Wood Worker 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View

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