Every Name a Story

J.R. Downs 1941
Rank : Fireman

Preston

James Robert   Downs

Every Name a Story

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

J R Downs
Fireman, NAP (MN) R.152735
S.S Patia
28th April 1941 Age 25

In loving remembrance
of our dear son Jim
He died For England
May he rest in peace

He was the son of William Mark and Harriet Florence Downs, of Plaistow, Essex.

James Robert (Jim) Downs is remembered at Boulmer on B49.06 and in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: James Robert

Last Name: Downs

Service Number: R/152735

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 28/04/1941

Age: 25

Rank: Fireman

Regiment: Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy)

Served in: Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Patia

External Links:

H.M.S. Patia

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Northumberland

District Notes

North Tyneside

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Preston

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