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We remember Alfred Harry Down
We remember Alfred Harry Down
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Frederick G Down
Source:8503704
1883
1885
1891
location
Village, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503704
1st April 1891
1901
location
Fyfield Arms Andover Hampshire, Fyfield, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503703
1st April 1901
1911
employment
Carpenter
Andover, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8503688
1st April 1911
1911
location
Fyfield Arms Andover Hampshire, Fyfield, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8503688
1st April 1911
1911
marriage
Agnes Bessie Piper
Source:8503692
1911
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8503686
15th February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter)
F.12169
Air Service HMS President II
Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter)
Source:8503686
16th February 1916 - 14th April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter)
F.12169
RNAS HMS Daedalus
Source:8503686
15th April 1916 - 1st February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Leading Mechanic
F.12169
RNAS HMS Daedalus
Source:8503686
1st February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
21269
Cranwell Airfield
Source:8503686
1st April 1918 - 12th July 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
21269
Cranwell Airfield
202 T.D.S (Training Depot Stations)
Source:8503686
13th July 1918 - 11th April 1919
1920
children
Kenneth Godfrey George Down
Source:8503700
26th November 1920
1958
location
122 Junction Road, Andover, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8503698
1st January 1958
service
Royal Navy
F12169
Source:6339655
1958
death
Unknown
Died in Royal Hants. County Hospital
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:8503698
18th January 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Harry |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Down |
| Source | 6339655 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Junction Road, Andover, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st January 1958 | |
| Fyfield Arms Andover Hampshire, Fyfield, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| Fyfield Arms Andover Hampshire, Fyfield, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Village, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F12169 | ||||
| Royal Navy | F.12169 | Air Service HMS President II | Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter) | Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter) | |
| Royal Navy | F.12169 | RNAS HMS Daedalus | Air Mechanic 1st Class (Carpenter) | ||
| Royal Navy | F.12169 | RNAS HMS Daedalus | Leading Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 21269 | Cranwell Airfield | Sergeant Mechanic | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 21269 | Cranwell Airfield | 202 T.D.S (Training Depot Stations) | Sergeant Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Godfrey George Down | son | 26th November 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Down | mother | ||
| George Down | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick G Down | brother | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Bessie Piper | wife | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-15 | 5'6" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| 1911 Census | Keith30819 | |
| England, Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| Probate Record | Keith30819 | |
| Kenneth G G Down in the England & Wales, Birth Index, 1916-2005 | Keith30819 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith30819 | |
| 1891 Census | Keith30819 |
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