William Martyn DOWNING
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- William Martyn (Martin part of birth name) DOWNING. Captain Royal Irish Rifles. Previously Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, 36 Ulster Division
Born 1880 in County Antrim to William Martin and Catherine Bromilow, nee Anderson who were married at Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire 29 July 1867
1901 residing with his parents at 153 High Street, Holywood, County Down.
1911 with his parents aged 31, single at 3 High Street, Holywood. Occupation, furniture agent
Husband of Irene Agnes, nee Gowdy who he married 19 October 1917 in a church in Fitzroy Avenue, Belfast.
5 March 1915 promoted from 2nd to Temporary Lieutenant with Royal Irish Rifles.
4 October 1915 on active service in France
Demobilised June 1918
27 July 1920 applied for his medals. Postal address was 46 Cherryvalley Park, Knock, Belfast.
Died at his home in Belfast 1 May 1971.
At rest in Old Priory Churchyard, Holywood, County Down. (opposite the cemetery)
