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James Wilson

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Sawyer

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 10 Kendal Street

Age: 49

James was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

He was killed on Kendal Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid along with his wife Margaret, son William and neighbours the McGladderys.

James has no known grave.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Wilson Margaret 48 Housewife 16 April 1941 10 Kendal Street View
Wilson William John 26 Painter 16 April 1941 10 Kendal Street View
McGladdery Sarah 55 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 12 Kendal Street View
McGladdery Samuel 72 Carter 16 April 1941 Royal Victoria Hospital View

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