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Blitz Victims List

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Phyllis Irene Beggs

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Atlantic Avenue

Age: 22

Phyllis lost her life when a shelter on Atlantic Avenue received a direct hit.

At least seven people were killed in this incident.

She is buried in Carnmoney Cemetery and was the daughter of Robert and Jane Ann Beggs.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Boyd Jessie 21 Spinster 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue Shelter View
Finlay Robert (Bobby) 22 Shipwright 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Keeney Sarah 53 Housewife 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Millar John Forsythe 42 Firewatcher 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Moore William 62 Ranger 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Moore Trevor 22 - 04 September 1941 Injured 16 April 1941 at Atlantic Avenue and died at Royal Victoria Hospital. View

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