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We remember Alexander Balfour Mcdowell
We remember Alexander Balfour Mcdowell
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1920
marriage
Eva McIlroy
Source:2784792
10th September 1920
1921
children
Rita Mcdowell
Source:2784792
12th June 1921
1921
children
John Robert Mcdowell
Source:2784792
12th June 1921
children
Ellie Mcdowell
Source:2784792
children
Evelyn Mcdowell
Source:2784792
children
Maureen Mcdowell
Source:2784792
employment
Tailor
Albion Clothing company
BeLfast
United Kingdom
Source:2784792
employment
Tailor
Source:2784792
service
British Army
Private
14/18273
Royal Irish Rifles
Source:2784792
service
British Army
Private
M/377339
Army Service Corps
Source:2784792
service
British Army
Private
Royal Irish Rifles
14th
Source:2784792
service
British Army
Army Service Corps
Source:2784792
1973
death
War Related Sickness
Had been wounded in the leg during the First World War and in old age had to have his leg removed . Unfortunately did not recover from operation
City hospital Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:2784792
19th August 1973
burial
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:2784792
sibling
Herbert Flowers Mcdowell
Source:2784792
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Balfour |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Mcdowell |
| Source | 2784792 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/18273 | Royal Irish Rifles | Private | ||
| British Army | M/377339 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Irish Rifles | 14th | Private | ||
| British Army | Army Service Corps |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie Mcdowell | daughter | ||
| Evelyn Mcdowell | daughter | ||
| Maureen Mcdowell | daughter | ||
| John Robert Mcdowell | son | 12th June 1921 | |
| Rita Mcdowell | daughter | 12th June 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Martin | mother | ||
| John McDowell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Flowers Mcdowell | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva McIlroy | wife | 10th September 1920 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In service corps | Martin15033 | |
| Training camp | Martin15033 |
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