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Downing William Modbury, Devonshire 35711A 05 January 1866 17 August 1837
Catalogue reference: ADM 139/758/35711
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This record is about the Downing William Modbury, Devonshire 35711A 05 January 1866 17 August 1837 dating from [1853-1872] in the series Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- ADM 139/758/35711
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1853-1872]
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- Name
- Downing, William
- Place of birth
- Modbury, Devonshire
- Continuous service number
- 35711A
- Date of volunteering
- 05 January 1866
- Date of birth
- 17 August 1837
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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ADM 139
Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books
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