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We remember William Downer
We remember William Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1908
marriage
Alice Cox
Source:9387261
4th January 1908
1908
children
Alice Mary
Source:9387261
21st April 1908
1911
location
Vines Cross, Horeham Road
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9387271
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Thomas
Source:9387261
8th March 1912
1914
children
William George
Source:9387261
17th February 1914
1914
location
3 Hybanks, Vines Cross, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9387261
August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
GSSR/230
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9387261
31st August 1914 - 9th May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
RECHELBOURG L'AVOUT
France
Source:8498290
Source:9387253
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 20F
Source:9387256
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 1687723 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hybanks, Vines Cross, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known August 1914 | |
| Vines Cross, Horeham Road | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GSSR/230 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Mary | daughter | 21st April 1908 | |
| Thomas | son | 8th March 1912 | |
| William George | son | 17th February 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Cox | wife | 4th January 1908 |
Media
Media
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Horam War MemorialW Downer is commemorated on Horam (Horeham Road) War Memorial.
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Heathfield War MemorialW Downer is commemorated on Heathfield War Memorial.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourPrivate William Downer, 2nd Royal Sussex, is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial,France. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral230 Downer W is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Horam (Horeham Road) and WarbletonMore about Horam (Horeham Road) and Warbleton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Grave | James6284 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Horam War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Heathfield War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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