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We remember William Dowson
We remember William Dowson
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9402871
1914
1917
marriage
Annie Showler
Source:9402871
1917
service
British Army
Private
5048
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:2389058
service
British Army
Private
381975
Labour Corps
Source:2389058
service
British Army
Private
48020
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Source:2389058
service
British Army
Prince of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment
Source:9402871
1920
death
Not War Related
Complications due to Appendicitis.
Source:9402871
1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Dowson |
| Source | 2389058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5048 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 381975 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 48020 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | Prince of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Showler | wife | 1917 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Letter from the Front - 1918 | Kalynda132493 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Dowson | Kalynda132493 |
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