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Westinghouse Strike 1916 - Coroner's Case Files

Cases of three workers killed when Westinghouse marchers went to Braddock and were fired upon by troops.

Michael Havrilka

Died:  May 2, 1916
Age:  32 years
Cause:  Gunshot wound to left temple

Alexander Lasok

Died:  May 3, 1916
Age:  39 years
Cause:  Gunshot wound to stomach

John Vargo

Died:  May 2, 1916
Age:  22 years
Cause:  Gunshot wound to right chest