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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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