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We remember Thomas Downward
We remember Thomas Downward
Timeline
Timeline
1865
sibling
Hannah Downward
Source:8487227
1865
1882
1901
location
Ann Street, Chorlton, South Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8487225
1901
1904
marriage
Sarah Roberts
Source:9277482
February 1904
1906
children
Florence Downward
Source:8487221
1906
1909
children
Elsie Downward
Source:8487221
1909
1911
employment
Irondresser
Source:8487221
1911
1911
location
8 Ann Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8487221
1911
children
Lily Downward
Source:9277482
children
Thomas Downward
Source:9277482
service
British Army
Private
2308
Manchester Regiment
Source:2388182
service
British Army
Private
380043
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2388182
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of pneumonia, bronchitis.
1st Eastern General Hospital Cambridge.
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8487129
Source:8487205
20th July 1918
burial
Salford
United Kingdom
L 512
Source:8487129
sibling
Margaret Downward
Source:8487227
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Downward |
| Source | 2388182 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ann Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Ann Street, Chorlton, South Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2308 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 380043 | Liverpool Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Downward | daughter | 1906 | |
| Elsie Downward | daughter | 1909 | |
| Lily Downward | daughter | ||
| Thomas Downward | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Downward | mother | ||
| Richard Downward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Downward | sister | 1865 | |
| Margaret Downward | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Roberts | wife | February 1904 |
Media
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Details of a memorial service for Thomas DownwardProgramme given to IWM North, 29 June 2018Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Martin968 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333 | Martin968 | |
| Manchester, England - Births and Baptisms 1813-1915 | Martin968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Thomas Downward, Weaste Cemetery, Salford | Martin968 | |
| Grave of Thomas Downward, Weaste Cemetery, Salford | Martin968 | |
| Details of a memorial service for Thomas Downward | Charlotte33 | |
| Details from memorial service booklet | Charlotte33 | |
| Details from memorial service booklet | Charlotte33 |
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