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James Balmer
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Insurance Agent
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 172 Manor Street
Age: 26
James was killed by falling masonry during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Eight people in total were killed on Manor Street.
His body was taken to St George’s Market where he was identified by his uncle.
James was the son of John Wesley and Martha Balmer and husband of Edith Maud Balmer and he is buried in Templepatrick.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech | Margaret Eileen Williamson | 29 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 170 Manor Street | View |
| Morton | Thomas | 71 | - | 16 April 1941 | 174 Manor Street | View |
| Roberts | Sarah (Cis) | 39 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 170 Manor Street | View |
| Roberts | John Thomas (Tom) | 5 | - | 16 April 1941 | 170 Manor Street | View |
| Tate | Bessie | 16 | Stitcher | 16 April 1941 | 174 Manor Street | View |
| Tate | Evelyn | 14 | - | 16 April 1941 | 174 Manor Street | View |
| Tate | Ellen Ogle | 35 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 174 Manor Street | View |
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