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We remember John Knill
We remember John Knill
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1903
marriage
Alice Grigg
Source:8917569
1903
service
British Army
Gunner
SR/2627
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2276658
service
British Army
Gunner
277627
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:2276658
1951
death
Source:8917569
26th May 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Knill |
| Source | 2276658 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
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| British Army | SR/2627 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 277627 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
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| Elizabeth Knill | mother | ||
| Isaac Knill | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Grigg | wife | 1903 |
Media
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St Brannock's Church Cemetery (2), Braunton, DevonThe inscription reads: ALICE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN KNILL, DIED SEPT 2ND 1947, AGED 68. UNTIL THE DAWN. ALSO THE ABOVE JOHN KNILL, DIED MAY 26TH 1951, AGED 71.
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John Knill (1880-1951)John was born to Isaac Knill (1849-1885), and Elizabeth Knill née Joslin (1846-1931), who were married in 1870, in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ilfracombe, Devon.
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John Knill (1880-1951)John was born to Isaac Knill (1849-1885), and Elizabeth Knill née Joslin (1846-1931), who were married in 1870, in Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ilfracombe, Devon.Contributed by:
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Gunner John KnillAt the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.Contributed by:
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Holy Trinity Parish Churchyard, IlfracombeThe inscription on the headstone reads: IHS IN CHERISHED MEMORY OF ISAAC KNILL WHO PASSED BEYOND APRIL 7TH 1885. AGED 36 YEARS. KISS THE SON LEST HE BE ANGRY, AND YE PERISH FROM THE WAY. ALSO OF CHARLES HIS SON, WHO DIED AUGUST 15TH 1885. AGED 3 YEARS. "WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST." AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF ISAAC KNILL GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE AND DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF EVA KNILL, SON OF LOUIS AND SARAH KNILL, KILLED IN ACTION IN FRANCE JULY 15TH 1916. AGED 21. "UNTIL THE DAY BREAK." ALSO OF ISAAC SON OF THE ABOVE ISAAC KNILL (LEADING SEAMAN R. N.) KILLED IN THE NORTH SEA JUNE 24TH 1917. AGED 36. ALSO ELIZABETH KNILL DIED APRIL 12TH 1931. AGED 85. AT REST.Contributed by:
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, IlfracombeHoly Trinity Parish Church, in John's hometown of Ilfracombe.Contributed by:
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, IlfracombeHoly Trinity Parish Church, in John's hometown of Ilfracombe.Contributed by:
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Holy Trinity Parish Church, IlfracombeHoly Trinity Parish Church, in John's hometown of Ilfracombe.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Brothers and relatives that served and died In Active Service During The First World.More about Brothers and relatives that served and died In Active Service During The First World.
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This Community page is dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice and served and survived from Ilfracombe North Devon during the First World War.More about This Community page is dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice and served and survived from Ilfracombe North Devon during the First World War.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Knill92094 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008 | Knill92094 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| St Brannock's Church Cemetery (2), Braunton, Devon | Knill92094 | |
| John Knill (1880-1951) | Knill92094 | |
| John Knill (1880-1951) | Knill92094 | |
| Gunner John Knill | Desmond1478 | |
| Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Holy Trinity Parish Churchyard, Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Holy Trinity Parish Church, Ilfracombe | Knill92094 | |
| Ilfracombe | Knill92094 |
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