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William (Billie) Douglas
Key Facts
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 4 Ballynure Street
Age: 8
Known as Billie, he was killed by enemy action on Ballynure Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
His mother Emily and siblings Samuel, Margaret, Sarah and James were also killed in this incident along with the Clarke and Thompson family.
Billie’s body was brought to St George’s Market where he was identified by his father.
He is buried in Belfast City Cemetery with his mother and sisters Sarah and Margaret.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | Emily | 29 | Housekeeper | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Samuel (Sammy) | 9 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | James (Jim) | 7 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Margaret (Peggy) | 5 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Douglas | Sarah (Sally) | 12 months | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | John | 21 | Electrician | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Una | 20 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Thompson | Joan | 2 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Jeremiah | 49 | Porter Official | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Lavina | 49 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Cecil | 12 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Desmond | 10 | - | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Robert (Bobby) | 26 | Air Craft Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | Jeremiah (Gerald) | 17 | Sheet Metal Worker | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | William (Willie) | 15 | Message Boy | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
| Clarke | John (Jack) | 13 | Message Boy | 16 April 1941 | 4 Ballynure Street | View |
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