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John Taylor

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 87 Sussex Street

Age: 7

John was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.

He was killed when a wall of York Street Spinning Mill collapsed onto Sussex Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 20 people in total were killed here including his siblings Patrick, Mary and Kathleen.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Taylor Patrick 10 - 16 April 1941 87 Sussex Street View
Taylor Mary 4 - 16 April 1941 87 Sussex Street View
Taylor Kathleen 1 - 16 April 1941 87 Sussex Street View

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