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Blitz Victims List

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Sarah Ann Hillock

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 24 Sylvan Street

Age: 74

Sarah was killed by falling masonry on Sylvan Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her neighbours David and Florence Mateer were also killed.

Sarah's body was taken t St George's Market where she was identified by her niece before she was buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Mateer David 69 Fitter 16 April 1941 28 Sylvan Street View
Mateer Florence 60 Housewife 16 April 1941 28 Sylvan Street View

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