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We remember William George Downer
We remember William George Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K18666
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8556672
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.
Source:8556672
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 6495489 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K18666 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Stoker 1st Class |
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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