1914 STAR to 4033 PTE Austin DOVENOR 2/K.R.RIF.C. [Dovener] Born Bradford. To France 8/11/14 but was KIA F&F 29/5/15. Originally buried in No.1 Harley Street Cemetery, Cuinchy, his body was exhumed & re-buried in Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy in 1920

4033 PTE A.DOVENOR 2/K.R.RIF.C. (on 1914 Star)

Austin Dovener (correct spelling)

Born Bradford 1880

Son of George & Elizabeth Dovener of Bradford

To France 8/11/14 & served with 2nd King's Own Rifle Corps

KIA F&F 29/5/15

Originally buried in No.1 Harley Street Cemetery, Cuinchy & marked with a cross

Note: This now 'lost' cemetery was on the road running south from Cuinchy station. It contained the graves of 29 British & 2 French soldiers, and was used from November 1914 to December 1915. Rfn Austin Doven's body was exhumed & re-buried in Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy in February 1920

His widow, Annie Dovener remarried & became Annie Earthey of 67 Orchard Street, Otley Road, Bradford, Yorkshire

With copy of his Medal Index Card, plus SDGW & CWGC details

Condition: NEF