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We remember John Down
We remember John Down
Timeline
Timeline
1901
1919
enlistment
Source:7695122
14th April 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Private
20694
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:8594285
14th April 1919
1920
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/20694
Royal Marine Light Infantry
R M Depot Deal
Source:9598441
1920
service
Royal Navy
Private
20694
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Deal Depot
Source:8594285
1920
death
Source:8594285
11th March 1920
burial
Deal, Kent
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Blk. C./3./910
Source:8594285
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Down |
| Source | 7695122 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 20694 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 20694 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | Deal Depot | Private | |
| Royal Navy | PLY/20694 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | R M Depot Deal | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Down | father | ||
| Fanny | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). KentMore about Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). Kent
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 | Edward43379 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Terry7885 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Terry7885 |
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