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We remember Walter John Down
We remember Walter John Down
Timeline
Timeline
1889
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
234452
HMS Defence
Source:8587033
1916
death
Source:8587033
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Down |
| Source | 6282146 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 234452 | HMS Defence | Able Seaman |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| WalterJohn Down | Stephen27718 | |
| Walter John Down | Stephen27718 |
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