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Joseph Andrew Heaney

Joseph Andrew Heaney

Joseph Andrew Heaney

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Wood Worker

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street Shelter

Age: 52

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

At least 48 people were killed in this incident including his wife Edith and children Vera and George.

He is pictured with Edith and George.

He is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Heaney Edith 41 Housewife 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney Vera 18 Stitcher 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney George 3 - 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View

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