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Blitz Victims List

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Thomas Wilson

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Rivetter

Date of Death: 15 April 1941

Place of Death: 56 Edlingham Street

Age: 37

Thomas was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 12 June 1941.

He was killed on Edlingham Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Nine people were killed here including his mother Elizabeth, sister Violet, nephews Robert and David and nieces Ellie, Annie and Violet.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Wilson Violet 32 Housewife 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson Annie 7 - 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson Ellie 7 - 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson David 6 - 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson Robert 3 - 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson Elizabeth 72 Housewife 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View
Wilson Violet 1 - 15 April 1941 56 Edlingham Street View

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