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We remember Cecil James Doney
We remember Cecil James Doney
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Peter Doney
Source:1668356
January 1871
1875
sibling
Alice Doney
Source:1668356
October 1875
1880
sibling
Charles Martin Doney
Source:1668356
1880
1882
sibling
Ann Buckingham Doney
Source:1668356
April 1882
1884
sibling
Emily Doney
Source:1668356
January 1884
1885
sibling
Hedley Doney
Source:1668356
October 1885
1888
1890
sibling
Percival John Doney
Source:1668356
July 1890
1911
employment
Stone Cutter.
Whitechurch, Devon.
United Kingdom
Source:1668356
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Merrivale Bridge, Nr Princetown, Whitechurch, Devon.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1668356
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Tavistock, Devon,
United Kingdom
Source:1668356
28th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
26959
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Source:1668356
28th February 1916
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
307840
Royal Engineers
328th Quarrying Company
Source:1668356
20th July 1917
1919
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/30102
Royal Engineers
Source:1668356
30th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:1668356
6th September 1919
1920
marriage
Elsie Jane Rook
Source:1668356
December 1920 - 1947
1947
death
Tavistock, Devon,
United Kingdom
Source:1668356
March 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Doney |
| Source | 1668356 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Bridge, Nr Princetown, Whitechurch, Devon. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26959 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 307840 | Royal Engineers | 328th Quarrying Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR/30102 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Doney nee Buckingham | mother | ||
| Uriah Doney | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Doney | brother | January 1871 | |
| Alice Doney | sister | October 1875 | |
| Charles Martin Doney | brother | 1880 | |
| Ann Buckingham Doney | sister | April 1882 | |
| Emily Doney | sister | January 1884 | |
| Hedley Doney | brother | October 1885 | |
| Percival John Doney | brother | July 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Jane Rook | wife | December 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-28 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Badge | Michael19507 |
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