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We remember Andrew Marshall Downie
We remember Andrew Marshall Downie
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1881
location
Bertrohill House,Shettleston,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6972336
1881 - 1891
1896
education
studied engineering, during which time he was awarded 1st prize in the Engineering Laboratory class in session 1896-97. He graduated BSc in Engineering on 18 April 1899
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6972316
1896 - 1899
1898
service
British Army
Major
Highland Light Infantry
1st/5th Battalion
Source:8494764
25th May 1898
1901
location
51 Cecil Street,Patrick,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6972343
1901
1911
location
5 Strathmore Gardens,Kelvinside,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6972343
1911
1914
marriage
Jane Margaret Begg
Source:7049225
19th October 1914 - 20th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 39
Source:6972306
20th July 1915
employment
Managing Director
Duncan Stewart and Company
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6972326
employment
Director
R M Downie and Company
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6972326
employment
Civil engineer
Source:6972316
marriage
Jane Margaret Begg
Source:6972306
service
British Army
Major
Highland Light Infantry
1st/5th Battalion
Source:8494764
1915
death
Died of wounds
wounded at Gallipoli
Deaconess Hospital,Alexandria.
Egypt
Source:7049225
Source:6972316
20th July 1915
burial
Q484. Alexandria Chatby Military & War Memorial Cemetery,Alexandria,Egypt.
Egypt
Source:7049225
Source:8494764
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew Marshall |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Downie |
| Source | 1689400 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Strathmore Gardens,Kelvinside,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1911 | |
| 51 Cecil Street,Patrick,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 1901 | |
| Bertrohill House,Shettleston,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 1st/5th Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Highland Light Infantry | 1st/5th Battalion | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Downie | father | ||
| Isabella Downie | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Margaret Begg | wife | ||
| Jane Margaret Begg | wife | 19th October 1914 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Morag36683 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Morag36683 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry | Morag36683 | |
| University of Glasgow, International story | Morag36683 | |
| The University of Glasgow Story | Morag36683 | |
| Short biography of Andrew Marshall Downie | Morag36683 |
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