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Samuel McGladdery

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Carter

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Royal Victoria Hospital

Age: 72

Samuel severely injured at his home on Kendal Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital where he later died.

His wife Sarah and neighbours the Wilsons, also lost their lives here.

His daughter Emily and grandchildren Sammy, Billie, Jim, Sally and Peggy were also killed on Ballynure Street.

Samuel is buried in Belfast City Cemetery with his wife.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
McGladdery Sarah 55 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 12 Kendal Street View
Wilson James 49 Sawyer 16 April 1941 10 Kendal Street View
Wilson Margaret 48 Housewife 16 April 1941 10 Kendal Street View
Wilson William John 26 Painter 16 April 1941 10 Kendal Street View
Douglas Emily 29 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View
Douglas Samuel (Sammy) 9 - 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View
Douglas William (Billie) 8 - 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View
Douglas James (Jim) 7 - 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View
Douglas Margaret (Peggy) 5 - 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View
Douglas Sarah (Sally) 12 months - 16 April 1941 4 Ballynure Street View

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