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We remember Richard Downie
We remember Richard Downie
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7222616
1909
marriage
Hannah
Source:9220182
16th July 1909
1909
children
Jane Downie
Source:9220182
5th August 1909
1911
children
John Downie
Source:9220182
29th March 1911
1913
children
Elizabeth Downie
Source:9220182
18th June 1913
service
British Army
Private
204408
Seaforth Highlanders
4th Battalion
Source:7222616
1917
death
Self-inflicted wounds whilst in a state of temporary insanity commencing on active service.
France
Source:7222616
Source:9220182
20th July 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
XXV. K. 5.
Source:7222616
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Downie |
| Source | 1689746 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204408 | Seaforth Highlanders | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Downie | daughter | 5th August 1909 | |
| John Downie | son | 29th March 1911 | |
| Elizabeth Downie | daughter | 18th June 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Francis Downie | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | wife | 16th July 1909 |
Media
Media
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Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| First World War Widows' Pensions Forms | Yvonne27542 |
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