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Leonard Briggs

Leonard Briggs

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Fitter

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle

Age: 37

Leonard was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His three sons, Leonard, James and Rowland also lost their lives. At least 35 people were killed in this incident.

He is buried along with his sons James and Leonard in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Briggs Leonard 12 - 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens View
Briggs James (Jack) 10 - 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle View
Briggs Rowland William 8 - 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle View

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