Downs, John –

Second son of Mr. and Mrs. Downs, of 11, German Street, Bolton, Lancashire. Enlisted February 1915.

Personal details

  • Surname: Downs
  • Forename: John
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 17
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: September 15th, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Rifleman
  • Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: R/9952
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
  • CWGC reference: Pier and Face 13 A and 13 B.

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 05/02/1915 06/10/1916 27/10/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 7g 6d* 5g S4*

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