In this part of the Archive users will find a selection of 2,154 'thumbnail' photographs (updated August 2021) of the 3,526 people recorded in Sutton's Index of Deaths. The photographs, and information about the images, are to be found using the drop-down menu above.

Below is a brief guide to the contents of the sub-menus available as part of the drop-down menu.

Paper - Melaugh, Photos of those killed Melaugh, Martin. (2009). The Human Face of Conflict: Photographs of those killed. Web: CAIN. Information on the background to the photographs, how they were collected, their copyright status, and details of how they were prepared for display.

View chronologically Photographs, and details of the person killed, listed chronologically 1969 to 2001.

View alphabetically Photographs and information listed alphabetically.

Search page A basic search facility to search by name of person killed.

Photographs of children Available photographs of the 155 children killed in the conflict.

Gallery [Temporary Demonstration Page] The photographs could be presented in the form of a gallery. This page includes only those with surnames beginning 'A' to 'C'. A final decision has yet to be made; this gallery may be extended to include all photographs or it may be removed. (Note: This feature will only be viewable for users who have access to broadband or a fast network.)

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 sent original photographs by post.