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James Meaklim
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Constable, RUC
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: York Road
Age: 38
James lost his life when a parachute mine landed outside York Road RUC Barracks during the Easter Tuesday Raid. The Barr family next door and one other policeman lost their lives as a result of this incident.
He was the husband of Margaret Meaklim and he is buried in Knockbreda Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr | Jeannie | 64 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | Elizabeth (Bessie) | - | - | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | James Alexander | 60 | Electrician (Harland & Wolff) | 16 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| Barr | William Cathcart | 32 | Electricians Helper | 21 April 1941 | 74 York Road | View |
| McCombe | John | - | Special Constable, RUC | 21 April 1941 | Injured 16 April died at hospital Lisburn Road. | View |
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