Basic Details Surname Downie Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 24 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action