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James Collins
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Labourer
Date of Death: Wednesday, April 16, 1941
Place of Death: 55 Messines Park, Londonderry
Age: 60
James lost his life when a parachute mine landed on Messines Park in Londonderry during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
His daughter Ellen and 11 others lost their lives in this incident.
James and Ellen are buried together in Glendermott Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins | Ellen | 21 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 55 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| McFarland | William Alexander | 44 | Sergeant, UHG | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Mollie | 39 | - | 16 April 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Ita | 13 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Philomena | 10 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Kathleen | 11 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | County Infirmary, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | William Stanislas | 50 | Employment Exchange Clerk | 16 April 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Sheila | 10 months | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | John | 53 | Clerk | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Winifred | 45 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Owen | 18 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Bridie | 14 months | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
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