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Private HERBERT DOWNTON

Service Number: 241860
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Somerset Light Infantry

2nd/5th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 21 March 1917

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at

TAUKKYAN MEMORIAL

Myanmar

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Frederick Charles and Louisa Downton, of Milborne Port, Somerset.
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Buried or commemorated at

TAUKKYAN MEMORIAL
Myanmar
Number of casualties: 46
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