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John Connolly
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Postman
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 9 Annadale Street
Age: 33
John was killed by a bomb explosion at his home at 9 Annadale Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Sarah Ward and Francis Torley are also known to have died at this address and 15 others died on this street.
John’s body was taken to St George’s Market where he was identified by his brother.
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