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William Alexander McFarland
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: Sergeant, UHG
Date of Death: Wednesday, April 16, 1941
Place of Death: Messines Park, Londonderry
Age: 44
William lost his life when a parachute mine landed at Messines Park in Londonderry during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
Twelve others were also killed in this incident.
William is buried in Derry City Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins | James | 60 | Labourer | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 55 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Collins | Ellen | 21 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 55 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Mollie | 39 | - | 16 April 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Ita | 13 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Philomena | 10 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Sheila | 10 months | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | Kathleen | 11 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | County Infirmary, Londonderry | View |
| Murray | William Stanislas | 50 | Employment Exchange Clerk | 16 April 1941 | 59 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | John | 53 | Clerk | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Winifred | 45 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Owen | 18 | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
| Richmond | Bridie | 14 months | - | Wednesday, April 16, 1941 | 61 Messines Park, Londonderry | View |
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