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Blitz Victims List

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William McCleary

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Engineer

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Harbour Power Station

Age: 41

William lost his life during the Fire Raid at the Harbour Power Station.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified.

Robert Haggans also died as a result of injuries sustained at the Harbour Power Station during the Fire Raid.

William is buried at Dundonald Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Haggan Robert 40 Labourer 08 May 1941 Injured 5 May 1941 at Harbour Power Station and died at Royal Victoria Hospital View

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