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We remember Albert Edward Downer
We remember Albert Edward Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
John W Downer
Source:5504935
1889
1891
sibling
Florence E Downer
Source:5504935
1891
1892
1896
sibling
Elsie M Downer
Source:5504935
1896
1899
sibling
Lilias A Downer
Source:5504935
1899
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:5504935
1901
1901
location
Fullholding Cottage Calbourne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5504935
1901
1903
sibling
Alice Downer
Source:5500123
1903
1910
sibling
Ethel Downer
Source:5500123
1910
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:5500123
1911
1911
employment
Labourer on farm
Calbourne,
United Kingdom
Source:5500123
1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5523074
31st October 1915
service
British Army
Private
8/675
Hampshire Regiment
Source:1687535
location
Fullholding Calbourne isle of wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5500123
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:5500214
31st October 1915
burial
7th Field ambulance cemetery Gallipoli
Source:5523074
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 5500170 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullholding Calbourne isle of wight | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Fullholding Cottage Calbourne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8/675 | Hampshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Downer | father | ||
| Ellen nee Pitman | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W Downer | brother | 1889 | |
| Florence E Downer | sister | 1891 | |
| Elsie M Downer | sister | 1896 | |
| Lilias A Downer | sister | 1899 | |
| Alice Downer | sister | 1903 | |
| Ethel Downer | sister | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Albert DownerAlbert Downer taken in Shanklin Isle of Wight. Written on the back it says Dear Mother, If fine I shall be home on Thursday hoping all are well from Albert
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Albert DownerAlbert Downer date unknown but probably 1915 as he was known to be training in Watford at this time
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Communities
Communities
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1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)More about 1/8th Bn Hampshire Regiment (Isle of Wight Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | amy2076 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | amy2076 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | amy2076 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | amy2076 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | amy2076 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Downer | amy2076 | |
| Albert Downer | amy2076 | |
| Grave marker 7th Field Ambulance Cemetery | Geoffrey575 |
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