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We remember Robert Downie
We remember Robert Downie
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1916
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8511126
23rd October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
11213
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:8511126
23rd October 1916
employment
Turnstile Cashier
Glasgow Celtic Football Club
Celtic Park, Parkhead, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8522087
service
British Army
Private
11213
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:1689766
1968
death
Not War Related
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8511126
23rd October 1968
burial
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:8522087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Downie |
| Source | 8511126 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11213 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 11213 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Private Robert Downie in UniformThis is the cigarette card for Private Robert Downie of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, produced as he was a winner of the Victoria Cross for his actions in WW1.
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Communities
Communities
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Glasgow Celtic Football Club in the First World WarMore about Glasgow Celtic Football Club in the First World War
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Michael3 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia entry for Serjeant Robert Downie | Michael3 | |
| Celtic Wiki entry for Robert Downie | Michael3 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Robert Downie in Uniform | Michael3 |
Stories
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