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Blitz Victims List

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Mary Elizabeth Vannan

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 07 May 1941

Place of Death: Injured 5 May 1941 at 16 York Park and died at Royal Victoria Hospital

Age: 29

Mary was fatally injured at her home on York Park during the Fire Raid. She was taking to the Royal Victoria Hospital where she succumbed to her wounds.

Her two year old daughter Ann, was also killed in this incident along with seven others on York Park.

Mary was identified by her husband and she is buried in Carnmoney Public Cemetery with her daughter.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Vannan Ann Elizabeth 2 - 05 May 1941 16 York Park View
Cobain Elizabeth Maud 32 - 05 May 1941 25 York Park View
McGee Margaret 46 Hemstitcher 07 May 1941 Royal Victoria Hospital View
McGee Harry 6 - 05 May 1941 20 York Park View
McGee Henry 60 - 05 May 1941 20 York Park View
McGee Anne Jane 75 Housewife 05 May 1941 20 York Park View
McGrawn Minnie 31 - 05 May 1941 24 York Park View
Park Martha 54 - 05 May 1941 24 York Park View

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