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We remember John Down
We remember John Down
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Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Down |
| Source | 1687266 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3036 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7298 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 7722 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Down | son | 30th June 1899 | |
| Florence Ellen Down | daughter | 14th January 1902 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Down | daughter | 23rd April 1906 | |
| Esther Down | daughter | 21st April 1907 | |
| John Down | son | 13th September 1909 | |
| Thomas Down | son | 21st April 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Elizabeth Justham | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta Mardon | wife | 21st May 1898 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Riddicliffe | wife | 13th January 1905 |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | William11428 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | William11428 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | William11428 |
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