Annie Clarke | Rank: | Civilian | Died: | 23/12/1940 | Age: | c45 | How Died: | Land Mine | Incident Date: | 23/12/1940 | Incident Address. | Stanley Road, Old Trafford | Died Address: | Stanley Road, Old Trafford | |
C.W.D. No. | 17 | Grave Details: | Comm/346 | Grave Photo: | Yes | Cemetery or Memorial: | Stretford Cemetery | Town Memorial: | Stretford WW2 Book | Extra Information: | CWD Report No.17. Died as a result of falling
debris and that the remains of a female were
recovered from 28 Stanley Road, Old Trafford at
16.30 hrs on the 28th December 1940, but could not
be identified. This person had red hair had been
killed by falling debris and was probably aged
around 45 years. It was later believed to be
the remains of Mrs. Annie Clarke.
Killed when a land mine landed on Stanley Road,
Old Trafford. This was the worst single incident
in terms of loss of life in the whole of Greater
Manchester during WW2. In total, thirty three
persons were killed.
Not commemorated by the CWGC. |
District: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Stretford (Trafford MBC) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Memorials found on: | | | | | | | | | Stretford Communal | | | | Stretford WW2 Book | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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