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We remember Francis John Dowers
We remember Francis John Dowers
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
marriage
Elizabeth Jones
Source:8508108
1911
1917
children
Francis J Dowers
Source:8508111
1917
employment
Wheelwright
Great Western Railway
Swindon Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8508098
service
British Army
Sapper
106
Royal Engineers
Source:1685582
service
British Army
Sapper
520020
Royal Engineers
565th Army Troops Company (Wilts)
Source:7184186
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Influenza
Cuincy
France
Source:7184186
Source:8508098
18th November 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7184186
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Dowers |
| Source | 7184186 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 106 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 520020 | Royal Engineers | 565th Army Troops Company (Wilts) | Sapper |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis J Dowers | son | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Dowers | mother | ||
| Francis J Dowers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jones | wife | 1911 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The END in sight but still they DIEDMore about The END in sight but still they DIED
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Great Western Railway employeesMore about Great Western Railway employees
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565th Army Troops Company, Royal Engineers [formerly 1st Wiltshire Fortress Company (TF) Swindon]More about 565th Army Troops Company, Royal Engineers [formerly 1st Wiltshire Fortress Company (TF) Swindon]
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Canal du Nord, Ruyaulcourt, France - 14 to 22 September 1918More about Canal du Nord, Ruyaulcourt, France - 14 to 22 September 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Great War Book held by STEAM Museum in Swindon | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RE Badge | Bryan5462 | |
| F J Dowers | Bryan5462 |
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Stories
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