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William Hynes

William Hynes

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Plumber

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Sandown Road

Age: 26

William's body was found near the sandpits on the Sandown Road the morning after the Fire Raid.

He was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his brother.

William is buried in Dundonald Cemetery.

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