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Richard Lynas

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Labourer

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 18 Burke Street

Age: 43

Richard was killed by falling masonry on Burke Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his wife.

Thirteen others also lost their lives on Burke Street including his daughter Jean.

Richard is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Lynas Jean 16 - 16 April 1941 18 Burke Street View

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