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Blitz Victims List

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John Garrett

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Fitter

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 58 Heather Street

Age: 41

John was killed at his home on Heather Street by a parachute mine during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His wife Bridget and son Allen, along with 37 others from Heather Street were also killed in the blast.

John's body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his brother. He is buried in Dundonald Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Garrett Allen 3 - 16 April 1941 58 Heather Street View
Garrett Bridget (Beatrice) 36 Housewife 16 April 1941 58 Heather Street View

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