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Blitz Victims List

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Samuel Gordon

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Iron Turner

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 29 Hogarth Street

Age: 31

Samuel was declared dead in 'consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12th June 1941.

He was killed at his home on Hogarth Street along with his parents Thomas and Elizabeth, siblings Hugh, William, Georgina and Kathleen and sister in law Susan.

At least 69 people were killed in this incident.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Gordon Hugh 36 Barman 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon Susan (Susie) 31 Housewife 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon Thomas 67 Blacksmith 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon Elizabeth 61 Housewife 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon William 34 Fitter 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon Georgina 24 Shirt Folder 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View
Gordon Kathleen 22 Shop Assistant 16 April 1941 29 Hogarth Street View

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