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We remember Leslie Frederick Downer
We remember Leslie Frederick Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1896
service
British Army
Gunner
4451
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1687673
service
British Army
Gunner
855333
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1687673
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded and captured at the Siege of Kut. Died in Pow Camp.
Entillie
Turkey
Source:7431734
Source:6162307
30th September 1916
burial
Iraq
Source:7431734
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie Frederick |
| Initials | LF |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 7431734 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4451 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 855333 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Trimmer | mother | ||
| Edwin Downer | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leslie Frederick Downer - fgs | James6284 |
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