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Blitz Victims List

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Patrick McDermott

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 44 Veryan Gardens

Age: 2 months

Patrick was killed when a parachute mine landed on Veryan Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 35 people were killed in this incident including his mother Mary, sister Mary Ann and aunts Bridget, Hannah and Annie.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McDermott Mary Kathleen 26 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 44 Veryan Gardens View
McDermott Mary Ann 2 - 16 April 1941 44 Veryan Gardens View
McPolin Bridget 21 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 44 Veryan Gardens View
McPolin Hannah (Norah) 19 - 16 April 1941 44 Veryan Gardens View
McPolin Annie Bernadette 16 Presser 16 April 1941 44 Veryan Gardens View

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