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World War I veteran's family want apology for rough journey to success after ‘kidnapped’ to fight
Jan 3rd, 2024 | Category: Special Reports | 14:11#JamaicaGleaner #WorldWar1 #7YearWar #Veteran #War #British JANUARY 3, 2024: For all his life, 88-year-old Noel Downer wanted to see the grave of his Jamaican grandfather, Private Theophilus Downer, who fought in World War I. Albeit not in the best of health, Noel hopes he will be able to make the summer trip with his children as a New Year’s resolution for 2024. Theophilus is believed to have been one of the Jamaican recruiters for World War I, which started in 1914, without the intention of going to war himself. He was however snatched without getting the opportunity to tell his family and eight-year-old son, Gedion Downer – Noel’s father – goodbye.
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