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We remember Frederick William Down
We remember Frederick William Down
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Samuel Down
Source:9494023
1878
1885
1889
sibling
Emily V. Down
Source:9494023
1889
1890
sibling
William Down
Source:9494023
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9494023
5th April 1891
1891
location
02. Leopold Villas. Leopold Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9494023
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Ruby Down
Source:9494086
1896
1900
sibling
Lily Down
Source:9494086
1900
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9494086
31st March 1901
1901
location
Fort Road. Newhaven, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9494086
31st March 1901
1904
enlistment
Source:9494016
21st October 1904
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9494025
22nd September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
2469B
Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. "Cressy."
Source:9505158
September 1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
B 2469
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9494016
1914
death
Killed in Action
HMS Cressy sunk by Submarine Torpedo
North Sea - H.M.S. Cressy
United Kingdom
Source:9494018
22nd September 1914
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 8
Source:9494018
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Down |
| Source | 9494012 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02. Leopold Villas. Leopold Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Fort Road. Newhaven, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B 2469 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 2469B | Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S. "Cressy." | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Hills | mother | ||
| William Down | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Down | brother | 1878 | |
| Emily V. Down | sister | 1889 | |
| William Down | brother | 1890 | |
| Ruby Down | sister | 1896 | |
| Lily Down | sister | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card Index | Terry7885 | |
| CWGC | Terry7885 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Harbour Ramsgate | Terry7885 |
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