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We remember Edwin Ransley Downton
We remember Edwin Ransley Downton
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1899
dates
Age 15
Source:9286245
10th March 1899
1899
service
British Army
Boy
7013
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:9286245
10th March 1899 - 24th May 1899
1899
location
High Street, Foots Cray, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9286245
10th March 1899
1900
dates
Age 17
Source:9286259
15th November 1900
1900
employment
Farm Labourer
Mr Vincent
Sidcup, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9286259
15th November 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
3869
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:9286259
15th November 1900 - 4th January 1901
1900
location
High Street, Foots Cray, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9286259
15th November 1900
1901
enlistment
Source:7672076
5th January 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Private
11225
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:9286327
5th January 1901 - 28th September 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
11225
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:9286327
29th September 1905 - 11th October 1911
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:9286293
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Marine Barracks, Forton, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9286293
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
11225
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:9286327
12th October 1911 - 20th July 1917
1912
appointments
HMS Minotaur
Source:9286327
25th May 1912 - 16th December 1916
1917
death
Royal Marine Barracks, Deal, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9285210
Source:9286327
20th July 1917
burial
Foots Cray, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9285210
sibling
George Downton
Source:9286245
sibling
Arthur Downton
Source:9286245
sibling
Frank Downton
Source:9286245
sibling
Charles Downton
Source:9286327
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street, Foots Cray, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th March 1899 | |
| High Street, Foots Cray, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th November 1900 | |
| Royal Marine Barracks, Forton, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7013 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Boy | ||
| British Army | 3869 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 11225 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | 11225 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 11225 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Thomas Downton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Downton | brother | ||
| Arthur Downton | brother | ||
| Frank Downton | brother | ||
| Charles Downton | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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Headstone for Sergeant E DowntonHeadstone in churchyard of All Saints, Foots Cray, Kent. Photo taken 11th July 2018
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Diane660
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Diane660 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records | Diane660 | |
| Militia Service Records | Diane660 | |
| 1911 Census of England and Wales | Diane660 | |
| Royal Marines Registers of Service | Diane660 | |
| Royal Marines Medal Index Cards | Diane660 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone for Sergeant E Downton | Diane660 |
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