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William Renton

William Renton

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Engineer

Date of Death: 15 April 1941

Place of Death: 140 Duncairn Gardens

Age: 60

William was killed at his home on Duncairn Gardens during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Seventeen people in total were killed here including his wife Elizabeth and daughters Allison and Muriel.

He is buried in Carnmoney Public Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Renton Elizabeth 54 ARP Warden 15 April 1941 140 Duncairn Gardens View
Renton Allison McClelland 30 ARP Warden 15 April 1941 140 Duncairn Gardens View
Renton Muriel Lowry 21 - 15 April 1941 140 Duncairn Gardens View

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