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We remember James Downing
We remember James Downing
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Martha Downing
Source:1690287
5th July 1871
1873
sibling
Edward Downing
Source:1690287
7th March 1873
1873
sibling
Margaret Elizabeth Downing
Source:1690287
7th December 1873
1877
sibling
Charles Downing
Source:1690287
5th February 1877
1878
sibling
Samuel Downing
Source:1690287
5th November 1878
1880
sibling
John Downing
Source:1690287
14th September 1880
1880
sibling
William John Downing
Source:1690287
14th September 1880
1882
sibling
Rachel Downing
Source:1690287
23rd September 1882
1884
1887
sibling
Alexander Downing
Source:1690287
31st December 1887
1889
sibling
Henry Downing
Source:1690287
11th May 1889
1901
location
63, Ballymullan, Blaris, Co Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1690287
1901
1911
location
45, Ballymullan, Co Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:1690287
1911
1915
education
Belfast Technical Institution
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:5503917
1915
1915
employment
Furniture salesman
Dublin
Ireland
Source:5503917
1915
1915
location
46 South Parade, Belfast
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5503917
1915
1915
location
41 Cabra Park, Phibsboro', Dublin
Ireland
away from home address
Source:1690287
October 1915
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:1690287
16th November 1915
1916
appointments
Attached 6th Battalion
Source:1690287
1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:5503693
3rd September 1916
education
Friends' School
Lisburn
United Kingdom
Source:1690287
employment
Book-keeper
Messrs Robert Watson and Co Ltd
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:1690287
employment
Book-keeper
Robert Watson and Co Ltd
Dublin
Ireland
Source:1690287
employment
NK
St Andrew's Volunteer Training Corps
Source:1690287
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:1690287
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Irish Regiment
3rd Battalion attached 6th Battalion
Source:7374665
location
Hollyhouse, Hill Hall, Lisburn, Co Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5503860
1916
death
Killed in Action
Guillemont, Somme
France
Source:7374665
Source:1690287
3rd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3 A.
Source:7374665
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Downing |
| Source | 1690287 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Cabra Park, Phibsboro', Dublin | Ireland | away from home address | known October 1915 | |
| 45, Ballymullan, Co Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 46 South Parade, Belfast | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 | |
| 63, Ballymullan, Blaris, Co Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hollyhouse, Hill Hall, Lisburn, Co Down | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | 3rd Battalion attached 6th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca FINLAY | mother | ||
| John Downing | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Elizabeth DOWNING | sister | 7th December 1873 | |
| Edward DOWNING | brother | 7th March 1873 | |
| Martha DOWNING | sister | 5th July 1871 | |
| Charles DOWNING | brother | 5th February 1877 | |
| Samuel DOWNING | brother | 5th November 1878 | |
| John DOWNING | brother | 14th September 1880 | |
| William John DOWNING | brother | 14th September 1880 | |
| Rachel DOWNING | sister | 23rd September 1882 | |
| Alexander DOWNING | brother | 31st December 1887 | |
| Henry DOWNING | brother | 11th May 1889 |
Media
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2nd Lt James DOWNING, Royal Irish RegimentPortrait photo of James presumably in his Royal Irish Regiment
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James DOWNING and his brothersJames is back left. His brother Alexander (Alex) is back right who fought with the Canadian Army in WWIContributed by:
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Jame DOWNING, Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 3AThe name of James DOWNING on the Thiepval MemorialContributed by:
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Lieutenant James DowningLieutenant James Downing, Royal Irish Regiment (Photograph courtesy of David Power, South Dublin Libraries)Contributed by:
John94621
Communities
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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Record of DOWNING, Second Lieutenant James | Graham10999 | |
| Casualty details of James DOWNING | Graham10999 | |
| Our Heroes: Entry for Lieutenant James Downing | John94621 | |
| 1911 Irish Census | John94621 | |
| 1901 Irish Census | John94621 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Lt James DOWNING, Royal Irish Regiment | Graham10999 | |
| James DOWNING and his brothers | Graham10999 | |
| John and Rebecca DOWNING (nee FINLAY) | Graham10999 | |
| Jame DOWNING, Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 3A | Graham10999 | |
| Lieutenant James Downing | John94621 |
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