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Blitz Victims List

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John Thompson Simmons

John Thompson Simmons

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 25 Percy Street

Age: 5

John was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 19 June 1941.

He was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident.

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