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Pierce McErlean

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 91 Gracehill Street

Age: 3

Pierce was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 26 June 1941.

He was killed at his home on Gracehill Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid

Seven people in total were killed here including his parents John and Evelyn.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McErlean John 25 Labourer 16 April 1941 91 Gracehill Street View
McErlean Evelyn 28 Housewife 16 April 1941 91 Gracehill Street View

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