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We remember Herbert Charles Downer
We remember Herbert Charles Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Horace L Downer
Source:8801377
1885
1887
sibling
Kate Victoria Downer
Source:8801378
1887
1890
1891
location
Sumatra Road Hampstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8801377
1891
1892
sibling
Joh Edward Downer
Source:8801378
1892
1894
sibling
Dorothy Alice Downer
Source:8801378
1894
1899
sibling
Phyllis Emily Downer
Source:8801378
1899
1901
sibling
Constance Ethel
Source:8801378
1901
1902
sibling
Gladys Alexandra Downer
Source:8801378
1902
1911
location
35 Gondar Gardens Hampstead London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8801378
1911
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:8801415
23rd August 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1687644
22nd September 1918
employment
Aylesbury and Nutter, Perak
Merchant
Malaysia
Source:8801409
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Scots
Source:1687644
service
Other Empire Force
Malay States Volunteer Rifles
Source:8801409
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 1687644 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Gondar Gardens Hampstead London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Sumatra Road Hampstead | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Scots | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Other Empire Force | Malay States Volunteer Rifles |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa J Downer | mother | ||
| Sydney D Downer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace L Downer | brother | 1885 | |
| Joh Edward Downer | brother | 1892 | |
| Dorothy Alice Downer | sister | 1894 | |
| Phyllis Emily Downer | sister | 1899 | |
| Constance Ethel | sister | 1901 | |
| Gladys Alexandra Downer | sister | 1902 | |
| Kate Victoria Downer | sister | 1887 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Malaya, Penang & Malacca Volunteers CorpsMore about Malaya, Penang & Malacca Volunteers Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Roll of Honour and List of Malay States Men Serving | Rosemary251 | |
| Supplement to the London Gazette | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Malay States Volunteers | Rosemary251 |
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