We’re open Monday to Friday from 10am-4:30pm and EVERY Saturday from 12pm-4pm. Free admission, no booking required. Please note: The NIWM will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 6 May 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday 7 May at 10am.

Blitz Victims List

/

Robert Finlay

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Shipwright

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Atlantic Avenue

Age: 22

Known as Bobby, he lost his life when a shelter on Atlantic Avenue received a direct hit. At least seven other people were killed in this incident.

He was the son of John Finlay and he is buried in Carnmoney Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Beggs Phyllis Irene 22 - 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue View
Boyd Jessie 21 Spinster 16 April 1941 Atlantic Avenue Shelter 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

Subscribe To Our Mailing List For Updates