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Lorna McNeill

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Hogarth Street

Age: 45

Lorna was presumed dead in ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.

She was killed at her home on Hogarth Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 69 people lost their lives on Hogarth Street including her son Hugh, daughter Hetty, mother Harriett and sister Cissy.

She is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Dornan Harriett 70 Housewife 16 April 1941 Hogarth Street View
Dornan Cissy 30 Dressmaker 16 April 1941 Hogarth Street View
McNeill Hetty 23 - 16 April 1941 Hogarth Street View
McNeill Hugh Baxter 18 Apprentice Fitter 16 April 1941 Hogarth Street View

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