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Nancy Simms Gribbin

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 25 Percy Street

Age: 74

Nancy was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident.

Her body was taken to St George's Market where she was identified by her aunt in law.

She is buried at Holywood Cemetery.

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