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We remember Edgar Sinclair Downs
We remember Edgar Sinclair Downs
Timeline
Timeline
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1915
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1928
1933
1988
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar Sinclair |
| Initials | ES |
| Last Name | Downs |
| Source | 6956936 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 8249 | 75 (HD) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps | Lied about his age, 17½ on enlistment | Airman 2nd Class |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Graham | 20th October 1928 | ||
| Anthony Derek | 24th October 1933 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Grace Bristow | wife | 4th October 1924 |
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75 (Home Defence) Squadron Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force at Elmswell AirfieldMore about 75 (Home Defence) Squadron Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force at Elmswell Airfield
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Guy74824 |
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