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Chronolgical Listing: 1971 Total: 171

photo 27 January 1971
Kavanagh, John (28) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Found shot by Blackstaff River, off Roden Street, Belfast.
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photo 06 February 1971
Watt, Bernard (28) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Chatham Street, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 06 February 1971
Saunders, James (22) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Louisa Street, off Oldpark Road, Belfast.
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photo 06 February 1971
Curtis, Robert (20) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, New Lodge Road, Belfast.
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photo 07 February 1971
Bell, Albert (25) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: not known (nk)
Found shot by the side of the Belfast to Crumlin Road, Ballyhill, near Belfast, County Antrim.
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photo 09 February 1971
Eakins, John (52) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed while travelling in Landrover, which detonated landmine on track, Brougher Mountain, near Trillick, County Tyrone. British Army (BA) mobile patrol intended target.
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photo 09 February 1971
Thomas, William (35) nfNI
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed while travelling in Landrover, which detonated landmine on track, Brougher Mountain, near Trillick, County Tyrone. British Army (BA) mobile patrol intended target.
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photo 09 February 1971
Edgar, Harry (26) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed while travelling in Landrover, which detonated landmine on track, Brougher Mountain, near Trillick, County Tyrone. British Army (BA) mobile patrol intended target.
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photo 09 February 1971
Henson, David (24) nfNI
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Englishman temporarily working in Northern Ireland. Killed while travelling in Landrover, which detonated landmine on track, Brougher Mountain, near Trillick, County Tyrone. British Army (BA) mobile patrol intended target.
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photo 09 February 1971
Beck, George (43) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed while travelling in Landrover, which detonated landmine on track, Brougher Mountain, near Trillick, County Tyrone. British Army (BA) mobile patrol intended target.
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photo 15 February 1971
Laurie, John (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died seven days after being shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Crumlin Road, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 26 February 1971
Patterson, Cecil (45) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) mobile patrol, Etna Drive, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 26 February 1971
Buckley, Robert (30) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) mobile patrol, Etna Drive, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 28 February 1971
Jolliffe, William (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: not known (nk)
Died from inhaling fumes from fire extinguisher, when British Army (BA) Armoured Personnel Carrier came under petrol bomb attack, Westland Street, Bogside, Derry.
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photo 06 March 1971
Halligan, William (21) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Balaclava Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 08 March 1971
Hughes, Charles (26) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Shot while leaving house, Leeson Street, Lower Falls, Belfast. Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA) / Irish Republican Army (IRA) feud.
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photo 10 March 1971
McCaughey, Dougald (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Found shot, Squire's Hill, Ligoniel, Belfast.
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photo 10 March 1971
McCaig, Joseph (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Found shot, Squire's Hill, Ligoniel, Belfast.
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photo 10 March 1971
McCaig, John (17) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Found shot, Squire's Hill, Ligoniel, Belfast.
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photo 08 May 1971
McKeague, Isabella (67) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Died in fire which followed incendiary bomb attack on shop below her flat, Albertbridge Road, Belfast.
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photo 15 May 1971
Reid, William (32) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Academy Street, Belfast.
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photo 22 May 1971
Bankier, Robert (25) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Shot by sniper as he left British Army (BA) Armoured Personnel Carrier, Cromac Square, Markets, Belfast.
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photo 25 May 1971
Willets, Michael (27) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by time bomb left inside Springfield Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) / British Army (BA) base, Belfast.
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photo 06 July 1971
O'Leary, Martin (20) nfNIRI
Status: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
From County Cork. Died two days after being injured in premature bomb explosion at Mogul Mines, Silvermines, County Tipperary.
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photo 08 July 1971
Cusack, Seamus (27) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Abbey Park, Bogside, Derry.
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photo 08 July 1971
Beattie, Desmond (19) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Lecky Road, Bogside, Derry.
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photo 12 July 1971
Walker, David (30) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper, while leaving British Army (BA) observation post, Northumberland Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 14 July 1971
Barton, Richard (24) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Shaw's Road, Andersonstown, Belfast.
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photo 07 August 1971
Thornton, Harry (30) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while driving past Springfield Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) / British Army (BA) base, Belfast.
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photo 08 August 1971
Hatton, Malcolm (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Brompton Park, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Atwell, William (40) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Republican group (REP)
Security man. Killed by nail bomb thrown into Mackie's factory, Springfield Road, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Worthington, Sarah (50) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot in her home, Velsheda Park, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
McGuigan, Leo (16) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while walking along Estoril Park, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
McAdorey, Patrick (24) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Alliance Avenue, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Beattie, John (17) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot, from British Army (BA) observation post in Clonard Monastery, while driving van along Ashmore Street, Shankill, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Quinn, Francis (20) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Springfield Park, Ballymurphy, Belfast, by BA snipers from the nearby New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, while going to the aid of a wounded man.
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photo 09 August 1971
Mullan, Hugh (38) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Catholic Priest. Shot during gun battle, Springfield Park, Ballymurphy, Belfast, by BA snipers from the nearby New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, while going to the aid of a wounded man.
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photo 09 August 1971
McGuinness, Francis (17) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Finaghy Road North, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Healey, Desmond (14) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, Lenadoon Avenue, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Connolly, Joan (50) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot as she stood opposite New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, Springfield Road, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Teggart, Daniel (44) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot as he stood opposite New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, Springfield Road, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Phillips, Noel (20) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot as he stood opposite New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, Springfield Road, Belfast.
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photo 09 August 1971
Murphy, Joseph (41) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot as he stood opposite New Barnsley British Army (BA) base, Springfield Road, Belfast. He died on 22 August 1971.
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photo 09 August 1971
Donnell, Winston (22) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while at British Army (BA) Vehicle Check Point (VCP), Clady near Strabane, County Tyrone.
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photo 10 August 1971
Watson, Norman (53) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while driving along Irish Street, Armagh.
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photo 10 August 1971
Challoner, Paul (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Bligh's Lane, Creggan, Derry.
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photo 10 August 1971
Doherty, Edward (28) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while walking along Whiterock Road, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
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photo 11 August 1971
Laverty, John (20) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while walking along path by St Aidan's Primary School, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
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photo 11 August 1971
Stronge, William (46) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: not known (nk)
Shot while moving furniture from sister's home, Ballyclare Street, Belfast.
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photo 11 August 1971
Simpson, Seamus (21) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while throwing bomb at British Army (BA) foot patrol, Rossnareen Avenue, Andersonstown, Belfast.
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photo 11 August 1971
McKavanagh, William (21) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while in McAuley Street, Markets, Belfast.
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photo 12 August 1971
Ferris, William (38) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died two days after being shot while travelling in car along Crumlin Road, Belfast.
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photo 13 August 1971
Herron, Hugh (31) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Long Tower Street, Derry.
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photo 14 August 1971
Robinson, John (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Butler Street, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 18 August 1971
Lafferty, Eamon (20) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during gun battle, Kildrum Gardens, Creggan, Derry.
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photo 18 August 1971
McDevitt, Eamon (24) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Deaf and dumb man, shot during street disturbances, Fountain Street, Strabane, County Tyrone.
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photo 20 August 1971
McKerr, John (49) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died nine days after being shot by sniper, while standing outside Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
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photo 23 August 1971
Crozier, George (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper, outside Flax Street British Army (BA) base, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 25 August 1971
Beggs, Henry (23) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on NIES office, Malone Road, Belfast. Inadequate warning given.
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photo 27 August 1971
Corr, Joseph (43) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died 16 days after being shot at the junction of Springfield Road and Divismore Crescent, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
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photo 29 August 1971
Armstrong, Ian (33) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, near Crossmaglen, County Armagh.
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photo 31 August 1971
Loring, Clifford (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died one day after being shot at British Army (BA) Vehicle Check Point (VCP), Stockman's Lane, Belfast.
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photo 03 September 1971
Veitch, Francis (23) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on guard duty outside Kinawley Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) / British Army (BA) base, County Fermanagh.
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photo 03 September 1971
Gallagher, Angela (1) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while in pram, during sniper attack on nearby British Army (BA) patrol, Iveagh Crescent, Falls, Belfast.
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photo 04 September 1971
Warnock, John (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Killed in land mine attack on British Army (BA) mobile patrol passing Derrybeg Park, Newry, County Down.
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photo 06 September 1971
McGavigan, Annette (14) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during street disturbances, while standing at the corner of Blucher Street and Westland Street, Derry.
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photo 09 September 1971
Stewardson, David (29) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed attempting to defuse bomb at Castlerobin Orange Hall, Drumankelly, near Lisburn, County Antrim.
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photo 14 September 1971
Carroll, Martin (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Shot by sniper at British Army (BA) base, Eastway Gardens, Creggan, Derry.
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photo 14 September 1971
Rudman, John (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Edendork, near Coalisland, County Tyrone.
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photo 15 September 1971
McGreanery, William (43) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died shortly after being shot by sniper from Bligh's Lane British Army (BA) base, while walking at the junction of Laburnum Terrace and Westland Street, Derry.
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photo 15 September 1971
Carter, Paul (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died one day after being shot outside Royal Victoria Hospital, Falls Road, Belfast.
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photo 16 September 1971
Nelson, Samuel (46) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Found shot in abandoned car, Downing Street, Shankill, Belfast.
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photo 17 September 1971
Herrington, Peter (28) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper, while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Brompton Park, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 18 September 1971
Leslie, Robert (20) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) foot patrol, Abercorn Square, Strabane County Tyrone.
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photo 21 September 1971
Finlay, James (31) Protestant
Status: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Died eight days after being injured in premature bomb explosion at house, Bann Street, Lower Oldpark, Belfast. Explosion occurred on 13 September 1971.
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photo 23 September 1971
Curry, Rose (18) Catholic
Status: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Killed in premature bomb explosion at house, Merrion Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 23 September 1971
O'Hare, Gerard (17) Catholic
Status: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Killed in premature bomb explosion at house, Merrion Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 29 September 1971
Andrews, Alexander (60) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: not known (nk)
Killed in bomb attack on Four Step Inn, Shankill Road, Belfast.
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photo 29 September 1971
Bates, Ernest (38) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: not known (nk)
Killed in bomb attack on Four Step Inn, Shankill Road, Belfast.
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photo 01 October 1971
Sharpe, Peter (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Kerrera Street, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 02 October 1971
McDermott, Terence (19) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature bomb explosion at Lisburn Rural Council office, Harmony Hill, Lambeg, near Lisburn, County Antrim.
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photo 03 October 1971
Daly, Patrick (57) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot during gun battle between Irish Republican Army (IRA) and British Army (BA), corner of Linden Street and Falls Road, Belfast.
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photo 04 October 1971
Hall, Brian (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Killed in bomb attack on British Army (BA) observation post, Cupar Street, Belfast.
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photo 09 October 1971
Maxwell, Winifred (45) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on Fiddler's House Bar, Durham Street, Belfast.
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photo 11 October 1971
Wilkins, Roger (32) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died two weeks after being shot while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Letterkenny Road, Derry.
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photo 12 October 1971
Thompson, John (21) Protestant
Status: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY), Killed by: non-specific Loyalist group (LOY)
Died one month after being injured in premature bomb explosion at house, Bann Street, Lower Oldpark, Belfast. Incident occurred on 13 September 1971.
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photo 15 October 1971
Cunningham, Cecil (46) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot from passing car while sitting in stationary Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) car, junction of Woodvale Road and Twaddell Avenue, Belfast.
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photo 15 October 1971
Haslett, John (21) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot from passing car while sitting in stationary Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) car, junction of Woodvale Road and Twaddell Avenue, Belfast.
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photo 16 October 1971
Hill, Joseph (24) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper during street disturbances, Columcille Court, Bogside, Derry.
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photo 17 October 1971
Cox, Graham (35) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died two days after being shot by sniper while travelling in British Army (BA) Armoured Personnel Carrier, Oldpark Road, Belfast.
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photo 17 October 1971
Hamilton, George (21) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Glenalina Park, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
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photo 17 October 1971
Thompson, David (38) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot as he stood at the corner of Seaforde Street and Sheriff Street, Short Strand, Belfast.
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photo 23 October 1971
Meehan, Maura (30) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while travelling in car warning local residents of British Army (BA) house raids, Cape Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 23 October 1971
Maguire, Dorothy (19) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while travelling in car warning local residents of British Army (BA) house raids, Cape Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
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photo 23 October 1971
Ruddy, Sean (19) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot by undercover British Army (BA) members, from nearby roof top, during attempted robbery of man outside bank, Hill Street, Newry, County Down. Assumed to be an Irish Republican Army (IRA) member.
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photo 23 October 1971
McLoughlin, Thomas (27) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot by undercover British Army (BA) members, from nearby roof top, during attempted robbery of man outside bank, Hill Street, Newry, County Down. Assumed to be an Irish Republican Army (IRA) member.
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photo 23 October 1971
Anderson, Robert (25) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot by undercover British Army (BA) members, from nearby roof top, during attempted robbery of man outside bank, Hill Street, Newry, County Down. Assumed to be an Irish Republican Army (IRA) member.
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photo 24 October 1971
Forsythe, Martin (19) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)
Shot by undercover RUC during bomb attack on Celebrity Club, Donegall Place, Belfast.
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photo 25 October 1971
Lindsay, Robert (47) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died two days after being shot during sniper attack on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, junction of Springfield Road and Falls Road, Belfast.
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photo 26 October 1971
McFarland, Robert (26) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Found shot in Altcar Street, Short Strand, Belfast.
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photo 27 October 1971
Tilbury, David (29) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on British Army (BA) observation post at the rear of Rosemount Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) / British Army (BA) base, Derry.
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photo 27 October 1971
Stevens, Angus (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on British Army (BA) observation post at the rear of Rosemount Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) / British Army (BA) base, Derry.
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photo 27 October 1971
Graham, Peter (26) nfNIRI
Status: Saor Eire (SE), Killed by: Saor Eire (SE)
From Dublin. Found shot at his flat, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin. Internal Saor Eire dispute.
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photo 27 October 1971
Dodd, Ronald (34) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper when RUC mobile patrol arrived at scene of fire in a house, Gallagh, near Toome, County Antrim.
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photo 27 October 1971
Powell, David (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in land mine attack on British Army (BA) Armoured Personnel Carrier, Kinawley, County Fermanagh.
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photo 29 October 1971
McLarnon, Michael (22) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died shortly after being shot, while standing at the front door of his home, Etna Drive, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 29 October 1971
Devlin, Alfred (42) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on Chichester Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, off Antrim Road, Belfast.
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photo 30 October 1971
Booth, Norman (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on British Army (BA) observation post, junction of Springfield Road and Cupar Street, Belfast.
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photo 31 October 1971
Copeland, John (23) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Died two days after being shot near his home, Strathroy Park, Ardoyne, Belfast.
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photo 31 October 1971
Doherty, Ian (27) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died three days after being shot while on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Stockman's Lane, Belfast.
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photo 31 October 1971
Kells, Thomas (19) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: not known (nk)
Found shot by the side of Flowbog Road, Dundrod, near Belfast, County Antrim.
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photo 01 November 1971
Corry, Stanley (28) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while investigating burglary, Avoca Shopping Centre, Andersonstown, Belfast.
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photo 01 November 1971
Russell, William (31) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while investigating burglary, Avoca Shopping Centre, Andersonstown, Belfast.
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photo 02 November 1971
Cochrane, John (67) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attacks on drapery shop and Red Lion Bar, either side of Ormeau Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, Belfast. Inadequate warning given.
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photo 02 November 1971
Gemmell, Mary (55) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attacks on drapery shop and Red Lion Bar, either side of Ormeau Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, Belfast. Inadequate warning given.
Memorials
  
photo 02 November 1971
Jordan, William (31) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Injured in bomb attacks on drapery shop and Red Lion Bar, either side of Ormeau Road Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Belfast. Inadequate warning given. He died on 4 November 1971.
Memorials
  
photo 04 November 1971
McGuire, Stephen (20) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died seven weeks after being shot by sniper at Henry Taggart British Army (BA) base, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 November 1971
Quinn, Christopher (39) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot while walking along entry by Unity Flats, off Upper Library Street, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 06 November 1971
Thompson, Kathleen (47) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot in the back garden of her home, Kildrum Gardens, Creggan, Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 07 November 1971
Genge, Paul (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot from passing car while walking along Tandragee Road, Lurgan, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 09 November 1971
Curtis, Ian (23) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Foyle Road, Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 11 November 1971
Hurley, Dermot (50) Catholic
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while in shop at rear of Oldpark Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, Oldpark Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 11 November 1971
Moore, Walter (37) Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while in shop at rear of Oldpark Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) base, Oldpark Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 12 November 1971
Heemskerk, Rene (18) nfNI
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: non-specific Republican group (REP)
Dutch seaman. Shot in dentist's waiting room, Grosvenor Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 18 November 1971
Charnley, Edwin (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) guard duty at bus depot, Anderson Street, Short Strand, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 22 November 1971
Crossey, Michael (21) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature bomb explosion at Cellar Lounge Bar, Church Place, Lurgan, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 23 November 1971
Carr, Bridget (24) nfNI
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
From County Donegal. Died four days after being shot during sniper attack on nearby British Army (BA) patrol, while walking along Lifford Road, Strabane, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 24 November 1971
Davies, Colin (38) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed attempting to defuse bomb left in car showroom, William Street, Lurgan, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 27 November 1971
Hankin, Ian (27) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Customs official. Shot by snipers firing at British Army (BA) patrol which had just arrived after bomb attack on Killeen Customs Post, near Newry, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 27 November 1971
O'Neill, James (39) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Customs official. Shot by snipers firing at British Army (BA) patrol which had just arrived after bomb attack on Killeen Customs Post, near Newry, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 27 November 1971
Nicholls, Paul (18) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, St James Crescent, Falls, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 29 November 1971
Benner, Robert (25) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: non-specific Republican group (REP)
Originally from Dundalk, County Louth. Off duty. Found shot, Teer, near Crossmaglen, County Armagh.
Memorials
  
photo 01 December 1971
Gibney, Vivien (17) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died four days after being shot during Irish Republican Army (IRA) sniper attack on Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) foot patrol, Cliftonville Circus, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
McGurk, Philomena (46) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
McGurk, Maria (14) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Cromie, James (13) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Colton, John (49) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
McLaughlin, Thomas (55) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Milligan, David (53) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Smyth, James (58) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Bradley, Francis (62) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Kane, Thomas (48) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Irvine, Kathleen (53) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Garry, Philip (73) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Kane, Edward (29) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Keenan, Edward (69) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Keenan, Sarah (58) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 04 December 1971
Spotswood, Robert (38) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Killed in bomb attack on McGurk's bar, junction of Gt. George's Street and North Queen Street, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 06 December 1971
Thompson, Mary (61) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by wall collapsing onto her, shortly after bomb attack on building next door, Salvation Army Citadel, Dublin Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 07 December 1971
Wilson, Denis (31) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot at his home, Curlagh, near Caledon, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 08 December 1971
Russell, Sean (30) Catholic
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot at his home, New Barnsley Crescent, Ballymurphy, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 08 December 1971
Snow, Jeremy (35) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died four days after being shot by sniper while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, New Lodge, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 10 December 1971
Smyth, Kenneth (28) Protestant
Status: Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Off duty. Shot while travelling to work in car, Clady, near Strabane, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 10 December 1971
McCormick, Daniel (29) Catholic
Status: ex-Ulster Defence Regiment (xUDR), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while travelling to work in car, Clady, near Strabane, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 10 December 1971
Parker, Joseph (25) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot during altercation with British Army (BA) patrol, Toby Hall, Butler Street, Ardoyne, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 11 December 1971
King, Harold (29) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on Balmoral Furnishing Company, Shankill Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 11 December 1971
Bruce, Hugh (70) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on Balmoral Furnishing Company, Shankill Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 11 December 1971
Munn, Tracey (2) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on Balmoral Furnishing Company, Shankill Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 11 December 1971
Nicholl, Colin (0) Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed in bomb attack on Balmoral Furnishing Company, Shankill Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 12 December 1971
Barnhill, John (65) Protestant
Status: Civilian Political Activist (CivPA), Killed by: Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA)
Ulster Unionist Stormont Senator. Shot during bomb attack on his home, Brickfield House, near Strabane, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 14 December 1971
McShane, Martin (16) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot outside youth centre, Macrory Park, Coalisland, County Tyrone.
Memorials
  
photo 16 December 1971
Aspinwall, Anthony (22) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Alma Street, Lower Falls, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 18 December 1971
Sheridan, James (20) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature bomb explosion while travelling in car, King Street, Magherafelt, County Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 18 December 1971
Bateson, John (19) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature bomb explosion while travelling in car, King Street, Magherafelt, County Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 18 December 1971
Lee, Martin (19) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Died in premature bomb explosion while travelling in car, King Street, Magherafelt, County Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 18 December 1971
McCallum, James (16) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Barman, killed in bomb attack on Murtagh's Bar, Springfield Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 20 December 1971
McCorry, Margaret (20) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot by sniper during gun attack on British Army (BA) mobile patrol, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 21 December 1971
Lavery, John (60) Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Publican. Killed by bomb which exploded as he attempted to carry it out of his bar, Lisburn Road, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 21 December 1971
McDade, Gerald (23) Catholic
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: British Army (BA)
Shot shortly after being detained by British Army (BA) patrol, Kerrera Street, Ardoyne, Belfast.
Memorials
  
photo 29 December 1971
Ham, Richard (20) nfNI
Status: British Army (BA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while on British Army (BA) foot patrol, Foyle Road, Brandywell, Derry.
Memorials
  
photo 30 December 1971
McCabe, Jack (55) nfNIRI
Status: Irish Republican Army (IRA), Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
From County Cavan. Killed in premature bomb explosion in garage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin.
Memorials
  

Note on the photographs:
Most of the photographs in this section were provided by family members, relatives or friends of the person killed, to the local media at the time of death. In most cases the photographs were taken by a member of the family, a relative or a friend. At the time the photographs were provided to the local media, the name of the photographer was not recorded. No payment was made for the photograph. In some cases the original image was never returned.
Copyright of the photographs:
Copyright © of the photographs remains with the (unknown) original photographer. If anyone believes they own the copyright of any of the photographs in this section, and objects to its reproduction on this Web site, they should contact the CAIN Director.
Sources:
Text is taken with permission from Malcolm Sutton's 'Index of Deaths'.
The photographs were obtained from various sources including: newspapers, magazines, books, other publications, video, memorials, Web sites, etc.
Removal of photographs:
If the nearest relative of any of those killed, objects to the use of a particular photograph then the image will be removed from this site. If the nearest relative would prefer a different photograph to be used this can be arranged.
Appeal for additional photographs:
If anyone has a photograph, or a series of photographs, of any of those killed during the conflict and would be willing to donate a (digital) copy to the Archive, please contact the CAIN Director. Please do not send original photographs by post.

 

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