Downs/O'Donnell's - Searching for family of either
Hello, I am looking for any relatives of Henry J. Downs who was kill an Air Corps training exersize August 24, 1943 in Montana during WWII.
Or any relatives of the O'Donnell's that are shown associated with the Downs.I believe that a Joseph O'Donnell (an uncle I think) received Mr. Downs remains when he was returned home for burial.We have found a picture of Mr. Downs but not relatives.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Relatives as of 1930 census:
Name: Henry J Downs
Home in 1930: Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1914
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Peter A
Mother's Name: Cecilia Mary
Parents' birthplace: View Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Peter A Downs 50 - Father
Cecilia M Downs 53 - Mother
Henry J Downs 16
Agnes M Obrien 62 - Sister-in-law
David J Odonnell 29 - Nephew
Mary A O'Donnell lived with them in 1920
Mr. Downs entered the service at Patterson Field, Fairfield, Ohio in 1942. His residence state was Massachusetts, Essex County. He was born in 1914. 4 years of high school, single w/o dependents at that time. Civilian occupation was skilled mechanics and repairmen, n.e.c. .
I am helping a gentleman who lost a brother in that crash and he would like to share the information he has gathered in regards to that crash. He has also visited the actual site of where the plane crashed and found his brother's dog tag after 60 years.
Thank you again.