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William Alexander Brown
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Machine Man (Ropeworks)
Date of Death: 05 May 1941
Place of Death: 48 Tamar Street
Age: 24
William was killed with his mother Elizabeth and brother James when a parachute mine struck Tamar Street.
Their neighbours, the Beatties, were sheltering in their house and were also killed.
Five others also lost their lives on Tamar Street.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Elizabeth Jane | 48 | Housewife | 05 May 1941 | 48 Tamar Street | View |
| Brown | James | 15 | Labourer (Ropeworks) | 05 May 1941 | 48 Tamar Street | View |
| Beattie | James | 29 | Machinist | 05 May 1941 | 57 Tamar Street | View |
| Beattie | James | 3 | - | 05 May 1941 | 48 Tamar Street | View |
| Rodgers | William | 48 | Labourer | 04 May 1941 | 44 Tamar Street | View |
| Rodgers | Kathleen | 20 | Spinner | 04 May 1941 | 44 Tamar Street | View |
| Rodgers | James | 11 | - | 04 May 1941 | 44 Tamar Street | View |
| Roy | Samuel John | 63 | Rivetters Helper | 05 May 1941 | 50 Tamar Street | View |
| Rodgers | Evelyn (Eva) | 45 | Housewife | 04 May 1941 | 44 Tamar Street | View |
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