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Margaret Isabella Swann

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housekeeper

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street

Age: 58

Margaret 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 her husband William and children Martha, John and Mary.

She is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Swann John 31 Labourer 16 April 1941 Percy Street View
Swann Martha 18 Spinner 16 April 1941 Injured 16 April 1941 at Percy Street and died at Royal Victoria Hospital View
Swann Mary 32 - 22 April 1941 Injured 16 April 1941 at Percy Street and died at Royal Victoria Hospital View
Swann William 59 Baker 16 April 1941 Percy Street View

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