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We remember Arthur Kenneth Downer
We remember Arthur Kenneth Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K18211
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8556661
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
HMS "Invincible", Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:8498750
Source:8556661
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Kenneth |
| Initials | AK |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 6495035 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K18211 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Westmore | mother | ||
| Harry Downer | father |
Media
Media
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IoW County Press 10 June 1916Report of death, H.M.S. Invincible, Battle of Jutland
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Arthur Kenneth DownerPhoto of A K Downer in dispaly case with his medals at Calbourne Mill Military Museum, Isle of Wight
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A K Downer medals and death plaqueAs displayed at Military Museum, Calbourne Mill, Isle of WightContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
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 | James6284 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IoW County Press 10 June 1916 | Geoffrey575 | |
| Arthur Kenneth Downer | Geoffrey575 | |
| A K Downer medals and death plaque | Geoffrey575 | |
| memorial card | hilary144775 | |
| memorial card | hilary144775 | |
| service record | hilary144775 | |
| Postcard | hilary144775 |
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