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Sarah Grimes

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 70 Vere Street

Age: 63

Sarah was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 29 October 1941.

She lost her life at Vere Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid when a wall of York Street Spinning Mill collapsed.

In total, 14 people where killed here including her husband, Christopher.

She has no known grave.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Grimes Christopher 66 Cinema Attendant 16 April 1941 70 Vere Street View

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