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Leonard Briggs

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 47 Veryan Gardens

Age: 12

Leonard was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid. His father Leonard and brothers Rowland and James also lost their lives.

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

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Briggs Leonard 37 Fitter 16 April 1941 47 Veryan Gardens, Greencastle 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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