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We remember William G Downes
We remember William G Downes
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1927
marriage
Irene Eleanor Saunders
Source:9501159
1927
1927
children
Bernard C Downes
Source:9501159
15th December 1927
service
British Army
Private
5358
East Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1688583
service
British Army
Private
5222
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:1688583
service
British Army
Private
238065
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:1688583
service
British Army
Private
398076
Labour Corps
Source:1688583
1974
death
Wayland Registration District, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9501159
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William G |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Downes |
| Source | 1688583 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5358 | East Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5222 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 238065 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 398076 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard C Downes | son | 15th December 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Sophia Downes, nee Saunders | mother | ||
| George James Downes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Eleanor Saunders | wife | 1927 |
Media
Media
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For facts about his life - see Story.Rockland All Saints Village Roll of all who served - framed parchment illuminated Scroll in All Saints Church, Rockland All Saints, Norfolk. Names of the fallen are starred.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| For facts about his life - see Story. | Cynthia60869 |
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