Hugh Wagner Downing – Second Lieutenant, United States Army

Hugh Wagner Downing was born in Delaware in 1897.  He was an early Army Aviator and died in service on 8 November 1926.  He was buried with full military honors in Section 4 of Arlington National Cemetery.

His wife, Katharine Margaret Downing (31 December 1898-8 November 1957) died thirty-one (31) years to the day from her husband’s death and was laid to rest with him at Arlington National Cemetery.

DOWNING, HUGH W
2ND LT AIR SVC USA DEL

  • VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
  • DATE OF DEATH: 11/08/1926
  • DATE OF INTERMENT: Unknown
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 4 S  SITE LTO 2591
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

DOWNING, KATHARINE M WIDOW OF HUGH W

  • DATE OF BIRTH: 12/31/1898
  • DATE OF DEATH: 11/08/1957
  • DATE OF INTERMENT: 11/13/1957
  • BURIED AT: SECTION 4  SITE 2591 NH
    ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
  • WIFE OF HW DOWNING, 2ND LT AIR CORPS USA

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