Memorial

H W Downham and P J Downham

Mark Newton 21.06.2017

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 21.06.2017

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Current Location

ST GEORGE'S CHURCH, Court Road, Brockworth, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QU, England

SO 89114 17030

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 34170
Description: Marble plaque with shallow curved top in centre Badges of Gloucestershire Hussars and Royal Field Artillery
Inscription: In loving memory of HARRY WILLIAM/ DOWNHAM, Fitter R.E.A., killed in action in France/ August 26th 1918 and buried near Bapaume, aged 21/ years, beloved and only son of HARRY and ANNIE/ DOWNHAM, of this Parish. Also of PERCIVAL JAMES/ DOWNHAM, Trooper 1st Mounted Brigade, R.G.H./ Yeomanry, killed in action Easter Sunday April/ 23rd 1916, and buried near Jatia Oasis, Katia/ Egypt, aged 27 years, beloved only son of WILLIAM/ and ANNE DOWNHAM, of this Parish, and cousin/ of the above.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: surname, rank, year died, regiment, place of death, forename, place of burial, manner of death, age of death, relationships
Order of names: surname

Tablet

Height: 487mm

Width: 800mm

Made from: Marble

Condition: Good