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We remember Solomon John Downes
We remember Solomon John Downes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7132760
1887
1916
location
4 Sea Terrace, Middleton, Hartlepool, County Durham, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7132760
15th July 1916
marriage
Frances Ann Downes
Source:7132760
service
British Army
Private
6052
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1688448
service
British Army
Private
21059
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1688448
service
British Army
Private
6052
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7132760
1916
death
Source:7132760
15th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7132760
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Solomon John |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Downes |
| Source | 7132760 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sea Terrace, Middleton, Hartlepool, County Durham, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6052 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 21059 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6052 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Downes | mother | ||
| John Downes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Ann Downes | wife |
Media
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Solomon John's HeadstoneSolomon John DOWNES's Headstone in Gordon Dump CWGC Cemetery.
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon John's Headstone | Colin44150 |
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