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Blitz Victims List

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Samuel Nesbitt

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Fireman

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 33 Avoca Street

Age: 74

Samuel was killed on Avoca Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Twelve people were killed here including his wife Alice and daughters Ellen and Jean.

His body was taken to Falls Road Baths where he was identified by his son.

Samuel is buried at Dundonald Cemetery with his family.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Nesbitt Alice 74 - 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View
Nesbitt Ellen 45 - 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View
Nesbitt Jean 38 Housekeeper 16 April 1941 33 Avoca Street View

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