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We remember Oswald Downes
We remember Oswald Downes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
1901
1911
1914
1972
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Downes |
| Source | 1688373 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street, Thirsk | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1901 | |
| Victoria Avenue, Sowerby | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16847 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16847 | East Yorkshire | 7th Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Downes | mother | ||
| Edward Downes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith A I'Anson | wife | October 1914 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Michael118915 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Michael118915 |
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