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We remember Ronald Ernest Downer
We remember Ronald Ernest Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
M2131
HMS TIPPERARY
Source:6551744
2nd June 1915 - 1st June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS "Tipperary" at Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:8499387
1st June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ronald Ernest |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 6551744 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M2131 | HMS TIPPERARY | Leading Cook's Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Charlotte Simmons | mother | ||
| John Downer | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Tipperary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Tipperary at the Battle of Jutland
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Portsmouth Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Portsmouth Men 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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Ernest Downer | Colin86612 |
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We remember Ronald Ernest Downer
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