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In memory of:

Gunner Kenneth Brown Downie

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Military service

Service number: 307740
Age: 21
Rank: Gunner
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Field Artillery
Division: 43rd Bty. 10th Bde.
Birth: October 18, 1894
Death: August 10, 1916

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: VI. G. 3.
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Son of James and Helen Brown Downie of Melita, Manitoba.

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND Belgium

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336).

From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

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