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Vera Heaney

Vera Heaney

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Stitcher

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street Shelter

Age: 18

Vera was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident including her parents Joseph and Edith and brother George.

She is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Heaney Edith 41 Housewife 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney George 3 - 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View
Heaney Joseph Andrew 52 Wood Worker 16 April 1941 Percy Street Shelter View

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