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Downton, T., Sjt., 1920

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

5239113 Serjeant
T. Downton
Worcestershire Regiment
20th September 1920, age 29.

Thy will be done

Thomas was born in Worcestershire. He married Annie Carruthers in Newcastle upon Tyne in the fourth quarter of 1919 and they lived at 55 John Street, Benwell. Thomas served with the 2nd Battalion and according to the 1911 Census he was serving overseas with the 4th Battalion.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

Thomas Downton's name does not appear on a local war memorial.


The CWGC entry for Serjeant Downton

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk

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