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John Forsythe Millar

John Forsythe Millar

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Firewatcher

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Atlantic Avenue

Age: 42

John lost his life when a shelter on Atlantic Avenue received a direct hit. At least seven people lost their lives in this incident.

He was the son of Sam and Emma Millar and the husband of Mary Gordon Millar.

John is buried in Knockbreda Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Beggs Phyllis Irene 22 - 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Boyd Jessie 21 Spinster 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue Shelter View
Finlay Robert (Bobby) 22 Shipwright 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Keeney Sarah 53 Housewife 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Moore William 62 Ranger 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Moore Trevor 22 - 04 September 1941 Injured 16 April 1941 at Atlantic Avenue and died at Royal Victoria Hospital. View

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