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We remember Alfred Frank Downer
We remember Alfred Frank Downer
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:8669261
1891
1891
location
22 Washington Street, St. Pauls, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8669261
1891
1895
location
48 Orchard Terrace, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8669265
1895 - 1896
1895
education
Lancastrian School for Boys
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669265
4th November 1895 - 11th June 1896
1896
employment
Ironmonger's Boy
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669265
1896
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:8669267
1901
1901
employment
Whitesmith's Apprentice
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669267
1901
1901
location
8 Orchard Place, St. Bartholomew, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8669267
1901
1907
marriage
Martha Charles
Source:8669278
7th July 1907
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8669270
1911
1911
employment
Chauffeur Domestic
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669270
1911
1911
location
27 Lyndhurst Road, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8669270
1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:8669278
19th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Eastney, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8669278
19th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Motor Driver
368
Royal Marine Artillery
Anti Aircraft Brigade
Source:8669278
19th January 1915
1918
discharge
Source:8669278
7th August 1918
1918
location
32 Guilden Terrace, Oving Road, Chichester, Sussex.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8669278
7th August 1918
1939
dates
Age 56
Source:8669273
1939
1939
employment
Chauffeur Mechanic
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669273
1939
1939
location
32 Oving Road, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8669273
1939
1960
dates
Age 78
Source:8669275
1960
1960
death
Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8669275
1960
awards
1914-1915 Star
Other War Service Award
Source:8669286
awards
British War Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8669286
awards
Victory Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8669286
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Frank |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Downer |
| Source | 7661987 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Washington Street, St. Pauls, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 27 Lyndhurst Road, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 32 Guilden Terrace, Oving Road, Chichester, Sussex. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th August 1918 | |
| 32 Oving Road, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| 48 Orchard Terrace, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1895 - 1896 | |
| 8 Orchard Place, St. Bartholomew, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 368 | Royal Marine Artillery | Anti Aircraft Brigade | Motor Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-1915 Star | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Downer | father | ||
| Catherine Matilda Watts | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Charles | wife | 7th July 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 UK Census | Beryl31023 | |
| National School Admission Registers and Log Books 1870-1914 | Beryl31023 | |
| 1901 UK census | Beryl31023 | |
| GRO marriage index | Beryl31023 | |
| 1911 UK census | Beryl31023 | |
| 1939 UK Register | Beryl31023 | |
| GRO Death Index | Beryl31023 | |
| GRO Marriage Index (Parents) | Beryl31023 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | Beryl31023 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 | Beryl31023 |
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