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Downes, F



Alderney (St Anne) Churchyard

Alderney (St Anne) Churchyard

Born at Burslem, Staffordshire. Grandson of William & Jane Downes of Burslem. He was employed as a potter.

Frank Downes was murdered by another soldier whilst on guard duty in Alderney. He died from a gunshot.

Died, aged 19 years.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record


Frank Downes

Private Frank Downes
4th Bn., North Staffordshire Regiment
03/03/1916

Headstone erected by his regimental comrades

 

Pictures courtesy of Roger & Diana Diggins