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Robert McCullough Irvine

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Retired

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 16 Percy Street

Age: 72

Robert was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

He was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident including his wife Agnes and daughter Margaret.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Irvine Agnes 72 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 16 Percy Street View
Irvine Margaret Hill McQuoid 35 - 16 April 1941 16 Percy Street View

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