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Blitz Victims List

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Jeremiah O'Brien

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Radio Officer, SS Seminole

Date of Death: 07 May 1941

Place of Death: On Board HM Ship At Belfast, died Royal Victoria Hospital

Age: 28

Jeremiah was injured during the Fire Raid on board the SS Seminole.

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital where he later died of his wounds.

Jeremiah is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

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