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Samuel Skelton

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Labourer

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Mater Infirmorum Hospital

Age: 41

Samuel was injured at his home on Ballycarry Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid and died of his wounds in hospital.

His daughter Audrey also lost her life.

Samuel's body was taken to Falls Road Baths where he was identified.

He is buried with his daughter at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Skelton Audrey 9 - 17 April 1941 Mater Infirmorum Hospital View

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