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Writer 3Rd JOHN DOWNES

Service Number: M/12230(PO)
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Navy

Date of Death

Died 05 June 1916

Age 24 years old

Buried or commemorated at

LYNESS ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY

F. 114. Spec. Memorial.

United Kingdom

Commonwealth War Graves Commission - Headstone Placeholder
  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of John and Clara L. Downes, of 259, Mile End Rd., London. Born at Stepney.
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Buried or commemorated at

LYNESS ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY
Orkney United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 691
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