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We remember Herbert Downing
We remember Herbert Downing
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
employment
Grocer's errand boy
United Kingdom
Source:5498530
2nd April 1911
1911
location
176 York Road, Leeds
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5498530
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Driver
96490
Royal Field Artillery
47 Brigade
Source:5506375
19th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Dvr (RFA) 471 D.A.C.
96490
Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery
Source:5486242
19th September 1916
service
British Army
Driver
96490
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1690254
1916
death
Killed in Action
Unknown
France
Source:5483400
Source:5486242
19th September 1916
burial
Montauban
France
Source:7001829
sibling
Edith Downing
Source:5498530
sibling
Harry Downing
Source:5498530
sibling
Arthur Downing
Source:5498530
sibling
Edward Downing
Source:5498530
sibling
Albert Downing
Source:5498530
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Downing |
| Source | 1690254 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 York Road, Leeds | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 96490 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 96490 | Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery | Dvr (RFA) 471 D.A.C. | ||
| British Army | 96490 | Royal Field Artillery | 47 Brigade | Driver |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Downing | mother | ||
| William Downing | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Downing | sister | ||
| Harry Downing | brother | ||
| Arthur Downing | brother | ||
| Edward Downing | brother | ||
| Albert Downing | brother |
Media
Media
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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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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 Transcription | Judith1972 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Diary of 47 Brigade Royal Field Artillery | Judith1972 | |
| CWGC record for Herbert Downing | Judith1972 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Downing | Judith1972 | |
| Herbert Downing | Judith1972 | |
| Death Penny for Herbert Downing | Judith1972 |
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