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We remember Dennis Downs
We remember Dennis Downs
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1919
marriage
Elspeth M Darby
Source:8676612
1919 - 24th October 1920
1920
dates
Age 23
Source:8676612
24th October 1920
service
British Army
5348
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:1687910
service
British Army
Pioneer
129413
Royal Engineers
Source:1687910
1920
death
Source:8676612
24th October 1920
burial
Ryhill, Wakefield
United Kingdom
Source:8676612
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Dennis |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Downs |
| Source | 8682534 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5348 | Royal Irish Rifles | |||
| British Army | 129413 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Downs | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elspeth M Darby | wife | 1919 |
Media
Media
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Denis Downs' CWGC gravestone Ryhill CemeteryA standard CWGC stone with Royal Engineers badge and family citation, "Love and Sweet Remembrance".
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Communities
Communities
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Ryhill & Havercroft War MemorialMore about Ryhill & Havercroft War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Wayne64498 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Downs' CWGC gravestone Ryhill Cemetery | Linda571 | |
| Ryhill Cemetery | Wayne64498 |
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