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Thomas George Bell
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Fire Watcher
Date of Death: 08 April 1941
Place of Death: Harland & Wolff Ltd., Queen's Road
Age: 38
Thomas lost his life during the first Luftwaffe raid on Belfast when he and other workers mistook a parachute mine for a German parachutist. Seven men in total were killed when the mine exploded at Harland & Wolff’s Alexandra Works.
Thomas was the son of Charles Bell and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esdale | John | 72 | Fireman | 08 April 1941 | Harland & Wolff Ltd., Queen's Road | View |
| Hagans | Alexander McIlwrath | 39 | Firewatcher | 08 April 1941 | Harland & Wolff Ltd., Queen's Road | View |
| Kyle | Stanley | 23 | Fitter | 08 April 1941 | Harland & Wolff Ltd., Queen's Road | View |
| Patience | John Cameron | 60 | Plater | 08 April 1941 | Harland & Wolff Ltd., Queen's Road | View |
| Savage | Thomas | 61 | Clerk & Firewatcher | 20 June 1941 | Injured 8 April 1941 at Harland & Wolff, Queen's Road and died at Royal Victoria Hospital | View |
| Stewart | Hugh John | 48 | Fitter | 08 April 1941 | Harland & Wolff, Queen's Road | View |
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