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...Bob, Jeff Langford posted this on fudbook:
On this day in 1971 the IRA murdered Margaret McCorry, 20. Catholic. Clerical Officer, who had been successful at interview for a new job earlier, but was unaware of the outcome when murdered.
Engaged to an American man she had met while on holidays in the Republic of Ireland. Miss McCorry was shot at a bus stop on the Crumlin Road,. North Belfast, while on her way to share her wedding plans.
A soldier was wounded in the army truck, when murderers fired at the Army passing from a house they had taken over earlier, in a pre-planned murder attack. Fire was not returned.
Miss MCorry was hit in her chest by a bullet fired by the IRA and was seen to raise her hands to her head and fall. (articles refer) Murderers fled in the direction of the Ardoyne.
First Aid worker went to help injured girl before realising she was her niece described as "a beautiful girl with a winning smile
"We will pray for the people who took her life” -Mum:
Poncho, posted this:
Thanks for posting that Jeffry. I was that soldier. This day last year, the fiftieth anniversary, I did remember to spend a little time in quiet contemplation of Margaret. It's nice to know that she is remembered by, at least, a couple of us.
McCrory3.jpg
On this day in 1971 the IRA murdered Margaret McCorry, 20. Catholic. Clerical Officer, who had been successful at interview for a new job earlier, but was unaware of the outcome when murdered.
Engaged to an American man she had met while on holidays in the Republic of Ireland. Miss McCorry was shot at a bus stop on the Crumlin Road,. North Belfast, while on her way to share her wedding plans.
A soldier was wounded in the army truck, when murderers fired at the Army passing from a house they had taken over earlier, in a pre-planned murder attack. Fire was not returned.
Miss MCorry was hit in her chest by a bullet fired by the IRA and was seen to raise her hands to her head and fall. (articles refer) Murderers fled in the direction of the Ardoyne.
First Aid worker went to help injured girl before realising she was her niece described as "a beautiful girl with a winning smile
"We will pray for the people who took her life” -Mum:
Poncho, posted this:
Thanks for posting that Jeffry. I was that soldier. This day last year, the fiftieth anniversary, I did remember to spend a little time in quiet contemplation of Margaret. It's nice to know that she is remembered by, at least, a couple of us.
McCrory3.jpg
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