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Private J DOWNES

Service Number: 67933
Regiment & Unit/Ship

King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

1st/4th Bn.

Date of Death

Died 20 May 1919

Age 34 years old

Buried or commemorated at

DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY, CUINCY

E. 31.

France

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Husband of Matilda Downes, of 23, Main Rd., Hollinsend, Intake, Sheffield.
  • Personal Inscription LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE WILL LIVE FOR EVER
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Buried or commemorated at

DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY, CUINCY
Nord France
Number of casualties: 245
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