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John Finnegan

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Tailor

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: 32 Gloucester Street

Age: 64

John and his wife Kathleen were killed at 32 Gloucester Avenue during the Fire Raid.

This was the home of the McCrickard family who also lost their lives.

John and Kathleen were identified by their son at St George's Market and are buried together are Milltown Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Finnegan Kathleen 55 Cook 05 May 1941 32 Gloucester Street View
McCrickard Patrick 63 Labourer (Pattersons Bridge St) 05 May 1941 32 Gloucester Street View
McCrickard Mary 61 - 05 May 1941 32 Gloucester Street View
McCrickard Margaret 32 - 05 May 1941 32 Gloucester Street View
McCrickard Catherine - - 05 May 1941 32 Gloucester Street View

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