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William Ronald (Ronnie) Elkin

Key Facts

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 29 Avoca Street

Age: 5

Known as Ronnie, he was presumed dead as a ‘consequence of war operations’ at an inquest held at Belfast City Hall on 23 July 1941.

He lost his life at his home on Avoca Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid where 12 people in total were killed including his parents Alexander and Mary and brother Alexander.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Elkin Mary (May) 29 Housewife 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View
Elkin Alexander McNeill (Alex) 34 Joiner 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View
Elkin Alexander Norman (Norman) 1 - 16 April 1941 29 Avoca Street View

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