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We remember Harry Grey Dowden
We remember Harry Grey Dowden
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1891
location
Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8502741
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Civil Service Clerk
HM Government
Source:8502748
31st March 1901
1901
location
Millbrook Road, Lambeth
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8502748
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Dora Elizabeth Hearn
Source:8502730
1903
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:8502718
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Civil Service
HM Government
London
United Kingdom
Source:8502718
2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Heath Hurst Road, London NW
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8502718
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Civil Service
HM Government
London
United Kingdom
Source:6213122
8th August 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:6213122
8th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8502717
22nd August 1914 - 9th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Seaman
6/3499
Royal Naval Division
Collingwood Battalion
Source:8502717
30th September 1914
1914
internment
pow
Brandenburg
Germany
Source:8502757
9th October 1914 - 4th March 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8502717
28th January 1919
location
Bramshaw, Kings Road, Walton-On-Thames
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6213122
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Grey |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Dowden |
| Source | 6213122 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Heath Hurst Road, London NW | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Bramshaw, Kings Road, Walton-On-Thames | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Millbrook Road, Lambeth | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Vine Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 6/3499 | Royal Naval Division | Collingwood Battalion | Acting Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate | mother | ||
| George H Dowden | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Elizabeth Hearn | wife | 1903 |
Media
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Christmas card from Doberitz POW camp 1916Front of Christmas card designed by Cecil A Tooke RND from Doberitz POW camp 1916
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Christmas Card from Doberitz POW Camp 1916Back of Christmas card designed by Cecil A Tooke RND from Doberitz POW camp 1916. Name of Leading Seaman Dowden RND is written on the card adressed to Mrs Tyler in Yateley, HampshireContributed by:
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Easter Card from Doberitz POW camp 1917Front of Easter Card from Doberitz POW Camp, designed by L? Bell, Kings Own Scottish BorderersContributed by:
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Easter card from Doberitz POW camp 1917Back of Easter card from Doberitz POW camp 1917 with name of Leading Seaman Dowden written on it. The addressee is Mrs Tyler of Yateley, HampshireContributed by:
Peter6648
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas card from Doberitz POW camp 1916 | Peter6648 | |
| Christmas Card from Doberitz POW Camp 1916 | Peter6648 | |
| Easter Card from Doberitz POW camp 1917 | Peter6648 | |
| Easter card from Doberitz POW camp 1917 | Peter6648 |
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