57505: In loving memory of Robert James Dowdeswell

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posted on 2024-02-23, 22:57 authored by Great War Archive Project Team

Bob Dowdeswell was Pam Hyett's uncle. He was seriously injured in a road accident whilst driving a lorry near Dover, Kent. He died on the 20th April 1917 at Shorncliffe military hospital in Kent, and was buried at St Mary's, Prestbury, Cheltenham.

Part of a collection relating to the service of Frank (7th Buffs) and Bob (Army Service Corps) Dowdeswell, of Shaw Green, Prestbury, nr Cheltenham.

History

Identifier

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Subject

Dowdeswell, Bob

Date

20th April 1917

Date Created

20/04/1917

Source

Leaf

Medium

Card

Type

Memorabilia

Contributor

Alun Edwards | Alun Edwards | Terry and Pam Hyett

Rights

The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor

Publisher

The Great War Archive, University of Oxford