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We remember Archibald Downer
We remember Archibald Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1881
dates
Age 9
Source:6637982
April 1881
1903
dates
Age 31
Source:6637938
26th April 1903
1903
marriage
Rosina Ellen Ricketts
Source:6637938
26th May 1903
service
British Army
Bombardier
88790
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1687538
service
British Army
Corporal
88790
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1687538
1960
death
Not War Related
Poole
United Kingdom
Source:6637977
2nd September 1960
burial
Poole
United Kingdom
Source:6637977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 1687538 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 88790 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 88790 | Royal Field Artillery | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 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 |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina Ellen Ricketts | wife | 26th May 1903 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nick9158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick9158 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nick9158 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick9158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick9158 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Nick9158 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archie in uniform (left) | Nick9158 | |
| Archie Downer grave | Nick9158 |
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