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William Henry Taggart

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Bus driver

Date of Death: 15 April 1941

Place of Death: 135 Mervue Street

Age: 42

William was declared dead 'in consequence of war operations' at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

He lost his life on Mervue Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid along with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Ellen.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Taggart Elizabeth 43 Housewife 15 April 1941 135 Mervue Street View
Taggart Ellen 6 - 15 April 1941 135 Mervue Street View

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