500945 L/Cpl. William Downie Army 6th Btn. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) from:Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland (d.19th Apr 1945) I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Lance Corpral William Downie of the Cameronians Scottish ifles, R.O. No 16, Camp no 357, POW no 25505, He was captured in May 1940 and died May 19th 1943, he was in Stalag XXA (fort 13 infirmary). Additional Information: | Your dates aren't accurate, Lance Corporal William Downie 3245722 6th Bn Cameronians died 19th April 1945 during the long march from Stalag XXa in Torun Poland. His actual place of death was south of Hamburg. Please see Flickr site Fraser Downie for picture of your grandfather's grave. He was my great uncle.
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