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We remember John Garrat Downing
We remember John Garrat Downing
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1889
sibling
Mary Elizabeth Downing
Source:7000103
1889
1895
sibling
Thomas Downing
Source:7000103
1895
1903
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:1690365
28th June 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
6358
17th Lancers
Source:1690365
28th June 1903 - 6th March 1912
1905
dates
Age 21
Source:7000103
28th June 1905
1905
events
Service in India
Service
Meerat
India
Sailed for India on HT Assaye
Source:7000103
8th November 1905 - 6th March 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
6358
Army reserve
Source:1690365
7th March 1912 - 5th May 1914
1912
children
Ethel Mary Downing
Source:1690365
21st September 1912
1912
marriage
Ethel Mary Downing Nee Hypson Hypson
Source:7000103
23rd November 1912
1912
marriage
Mary Ethel Hypson Hypson
Source:1690365
24th November 1912
1913
children
Ethel Mary Downing
Source:7000103
21st September 1913
1913
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7000103
6th October 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
4451
Life Guards
2nd Regiment
Source:7000103
5th May 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
4451
Life Guards
2nd Regiment
Source:7000103
28th August 1914 - 7th February 1919
1914
children
John Downing
Source:1690365
27th September 1914
1914
children
John Downing
Source:7000103
27th September 1914
1919
location
20 Stoke Street Birkenhead Cheshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7000103
26th January 1919
children
Maude Downing
Source:1690365
children
Ronald Downing
Source:1690365
children
William Downing
Source:1690365
service
British Army
Private
6358
Lancers
Source:1690365
service
British Army
Private
4451
Machine Gun Guards
Source:1690365
location
20 Stoke Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:1690365
1953
death
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7001868
3rd February 1953
burial
Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:7645430
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Garrat |
| Initials | JG |
| Last Name | Downing |
| Source | 7645430 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Stoke Street Birkenhead Cheshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 26th January 1919 | |
| 20 Stoke Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6358 | Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 4451 | Machine Gun Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 6358 | 17th Lancers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6358 | Army reserve | Private | ||
| British Army | 4451 | Life Guards | 2nd Regiment | Private | |
| British Army | 4451 | Life Guards | 2nd Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Mary Downing | daughter | 21st September 1912 | |
| John Downing | son | 27th September 1914 | |
| Maude Downing | daughter | ||
| William Downing | son | ||
| Ronald Downing | son | ||
| Ethel Mary Downing | daughter | 21st September 1913 | |
| John Downing | stepson | 27th September 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Downing -nee Pickstock | mother | ||
| Jonathan Downing | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Downing | sister | 1889 | |
| Thomas Downing | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ethel Hypson Hypson | wife | 24th November 1912 | |
| Ethel Mary Downing Nee Hypson Hypson | wife | 23rd November 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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John Garratt DowningTaken c1912 after release from 17th Lancers to the reserve
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Brian49093 -
17th LancersThese were the original "Death or Glory" boys. They even had a 17th Lancers WaltzContributed by:
Brian49093 -
Downing plot Landican Cemetery, Arrow Park, WirralHeadstone recording John Garrett Downing died 3rd February 1953 Edith Downing died 2nd April 1952 Mary Downing died 4th November 1964Contributed by:
Elizabeth50270 -
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Brian49093 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Brian49093 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Brian49093 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Garratt Downing | Brian49093 | |
| 17th Lancers | Brian49093 | |
| Downing plot Landican Cemetery, Arrow Park, Wirral | Elizabeth50270 | |
| Birth Certificate of John G Downing | Brian49093 | |
| Birth Certificate of John G Downing | Brian49093 |
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