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We remember Alfred Downey
We remember Alfred Downey
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Trooper
3593
Life Guards
Source:1688638
1916
death
Killed in Action
Under shell fire the trench in which Trooper Downey and his three comrades collapsed on top of them. When dug out they were all dead.
France
Source:8928859
26th January 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
II.N.14
Source:8928859
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Downey |
| Source | 1688638 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3593 | Life Guards | Trooper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| Samuel Downey | father |
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The War Grave of Trooper DowneyTrooper Downey is buried beside his three comrades who were buried in the trench that collapsed on them under shell fire. They all died before they were dug out.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Sylvia3155 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sylvia3155 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The War Grave of Trooper Downey | Sylvia3155 |
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