Thomas Cooke
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: ARP Warden
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 34 Unity Street
Age: 22
Thomas was killed at his aunt Elizabeth's home at 34 Unity Street when a parachute mine struck the spire of Trinity Street Church during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
His mother Mary Anne, aunt Elizabeth and first cousin once removed Sofia also lost their lives.
Additionally, his colleagues of ARP Post 396 Maurice, Shaun, Rory, Robert, Kathleen and Eileen were also killed in this incident.
He is buried in Milltown Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke | Mary Anne | 47 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 34 Unity Street | View |
| Kearney | Elizabeth | 49 | Confectioner | 16 April 1941 | 34 Unity Street | View |
| Russell | Sofia | 54 | - | 16 April 1941 | 32 Unity Street | View |
| Farrelly | Maurice Phillip | 26 | ARP Warden | 16 April 1941 | Unity Street | View |
| McKenna | John (Sean) | 15 | Shop Assistant and ARP Messenger | 16 April 1941 | 20 Unity Street | View |
| Quinn | John Roderick (Rory) | 18 | ARP Warden | 16 April 1941 | 41 Unity Street | View |
| Hood | Robert Dalzell | 17 | Sackman and ARP Warden | 16 April 1941 | ARP Post Unity Street | View |
| Duff | Kathleen | 16 | Machinist and ARP Telephonist | 16 April 1941 | ARP Post, Trinity Street | View |
| McWhinney | Eileen | 18 | Trouser Presser and ARP Telephonist | 16 April 1941 | 22 Unity Street | View |
Subscribe To Our Mailing List For Updates
© NI War Memorial 2024
The Council of the Northern Ireland War Memorial (Incorporated) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland (NIC 103635) and registered as a company limited by guarantee (NI 002888).