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William Henry McGennity
Key Facts
Occupation/Rank: 7015448, Rifleman, 70th Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles
Date of Death: 16 April 1941
Place of Death: 75 Holmdene Gardens
Age: 36
Rifleman McGennity was killed at his home on Holmdene Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.
His wife Bridget, children Robert and Margaret and neighbours the Stewart family were also killed.
He is buried at Milltown Cemetery with his daughter and it is likely that his wife and son are in the mass grave at Milltown Cemetery.
Related People
| Surname | Forename(s) | Age | Occupation/Rank | Date of Death | Place of Death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGennity | Bridget | 27 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 75 Holmdene Gardens | View |
| McGennity | Margaret | 3 | - | 16 April 1941 | 75 Holmdene Gardens | View |
| McGennity | Robert | 16 months | - | 16 April 1941 | 75 Holmdene Gardens | View |
| Stewart | Alice | 26 | Housewife | 16 April 1941 | 73 Holmdene Gardens | View |
| Stewart | Stella | 7 | - | 16 April 1941 | 73 Holmdene Gardens | View |
| Stewart | Raymond | 5 | - | 16 April 1941 | 73 Holmdene Gardens | View |
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