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We remember William Downes
We remember William Downes
Timeline
Timeline
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
51696
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9085512
1915
1916
death
Died of wounds
Malta
Source:7007403
Source:9085512
10th January 1916
burial
Malta
Source:7007403
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Downes |
| Source | 1688526 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51696 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
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War GravePhoto of William's gravestone in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta
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Pieta Military CemeteryPhoto of the Cross of Sacrifice in Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Pieta Military Cemetery | Selena49658 |
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