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William John Smyth

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Labourer

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Percy Street

Age: 22

William was killed when a parachute mine landed on Percy Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

At least 48 people were killed in this incident.

He is buried at Belfast City Cemetery.

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