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We remember Harry Downing
We remember Harry Downing
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:5498820
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tailor Trimmer
United Kingdom
Source:5498820
2nd April 1911
1911
location
176 York Road, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498820
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
2666
1st West Riding Brigade RFA
Source:5486252
14th November 1916
service
British Army
Gunner
2666
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1690229
1916
death
Killed in Action
Unknown
France
Source:5486252
14th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7264108
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Downing |
| Source | 1690229 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 York Road, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2666 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 2666 | 1st West Riding Brigade RFA | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Downing | mother | ||
| William Downing | father |
Media
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Harry Downing with a friendHarry Downing (right) in uniform with a friend. Possibly called Wilf Midgeley (written on back)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Family of William Downing born 1865More about Family of William Downing born 1865
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Grandchildren of Mary Booth, born Abt 1831More about Grandchildren of Mary Booth, born Abt 1831
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Euston Road Cemetery, ColincampsMore about Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judith1972 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record for Harry Downing | Judith1972 | |
| Link to the lifestory of his close friend Wilf Midgley | Judith1972 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Downing | Judith1972 | |
| Harry Downing with a friend | Michael3304 | |
| Harry Downing with a friend. | Michael3304 | |
| Death Penny for Harry Downing | Judith1972 |
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