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Blitz Victims List

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Rita Hutchinson

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 261 York Street

Age: 11

Rita was killed at her home on York Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Twenty two people were killed here including her parents William and Sarah and her siblings Lily, Sadie, May, and Martin.

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

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Hutchinson Sarah 45 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 261 York Street View
Hutchinson William 40 Painter 16 April 1941 261 York Street View
Hutchinson Lily 17 Shop Assistant 16 April 1941 261 York Street View
Hutchinson Sadie 13 - 16 April 1941 261 York Street View
Hutchinson Martin 6 - 16 April 1941 261 York Street View
Hutchinson May 2 - 16 April 1941 261 York Street View

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