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We remember John Knock
We remember John Knock
Timeline
Timeline
1870
sibling
George William Knock
Source:5510395
1870
1875
1877
sibling
James Knock
Source:5509427
7th June 1877
1879
sibling
Alice Knock
Source:5509427
7th July 1879
1881
location
Ash Street, Semer, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5509427
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Taylor Knock
Source:5510284
7th April 1881
1883
sibling
William Knock
Source:5510284
1883
1885
sibling
Bertie Knock
Source:5510284
17th July 1885
1888
sibling
Ethel Mary Knock
Source:5510284
1888
1891
location
Castle Hill Farm House, Bildeston Road, Brettenham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5510284
5th April 1891
1892
dates
Age 17
Source:6156885
22nd March 1892
1892
employment
Labourer
J Widderson
Brettenham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6156885
22nd March 1892
1892
enlistment
Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6156885
22nd March 1892
1892
service
British Army
Gunner
1288
Suffolk Artillery
Source:6156885
22nd March 1892
1892
location
Castle Hill Farm, Brettenham, Nr Lavenham, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6156885
22nd March 1892
1901
service
British Army
Soldier Corporal
Thirty Third Brigade Division RFA
Source:5510436
31st March 1901
1901
location
Deepcut Barracks, Frimley Green, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5510436
31st March 1901
1902
theatres
Africa :5
Source:5508417
1902 - 1902
1904
events
Section Tent Pegging
Sporting
Other team members were:
R.S.M. G. Wallman
B.Q.M.S. W. W. Scott
Corpl. A. Pope
Source:6150841
12th March 1904
1904
events
Individual Tent Pegging
Sporting
India
Source:5513991
12th March 1904
1909
marriage
Evelyn Janette Garrett
Source:5505035
1st December 1909
1909
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Serjeant
1971
Royal Field Artillery
63rd Battery
Source:5505035
1st December 1909
1911
location
Meerut
India
military residence address
Source:5510374
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Doris Evelyn Violet Knock
Source:6164137
15th October 1911
1911
events
Delhi Durbar
Royal Event
Coronation Park, Delhi
India
Source:5508417
12th December 1911
1914
children
Jean Alice Constance Knock
Source:5505151
1st August 1914
1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2276925
1916
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2276925
1917
1967
death
Not War Related
Brighton
United Kingdom
Source:5503868
24th September 1967
awards
Indian General Service Medal with clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:5508417
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal with clasp
Other War Service Award
Source:5508417
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Knock |
| Source | 2276925 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Street, Semer, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 3rd April 1881 | |
| Castle Hill Farm House, Bildeston Road, Brettenham, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 | |
| Castle Hill Farm, Brettenham, Nr Lavenham, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 22nd March 1892 | |
| Deepcut Barracks, Frimley Green, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st March 1901 | |
| Meerut | India | military residence address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Thirty Third Brigade Division RFA | Soldier Corporal | |||
| British Army | 1971 | Royal Field Artillery | 63rd Battery | Battery Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | 1288 | Suffolk Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Indian General Service Medal with clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal with clasp | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Alice Constance Knock | daughter | 1st August 1914 | |
| Doris Evelyn Violet Knock | daughter | 15th October 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Clark | mother | ||
| John Knock | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Knock | brother | 7th June 1877 | |
| Alice Knock | sister | 7th July 1879 | |
| Taylor Knock | brother | 7th April 1881 | |
| William Knock | brother | 1883 | |
| Bertie Knock | brother | 17th July 1885 | |
| Ethel Mary Knock | sister | 1888 | |
| George William Knock | brother | 1870 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Janette Garrett | wife | 1st December 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-03-22 | 5'9" |
Media
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John Knock with his army medals.John Knock in uniform, complete with all his medals, probably taken about 1920.
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John Knock's marriage certificate.Certificate of John Knock's marriage to Evelyn Janette Garrett.Contributed by:
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Baptism of John Knock's second child.Certificate of baptism for Jean Alice Constance Knock.Contributed by:
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Tent pegging CupFirst prize in the RFA Individual Tent Pegging competition in 1904.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Zena16924 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Knock's birth certificate | Zena16924 | |
| John Knock's death certificate. | Zena16924 | |
| John Knock with his army medals. | Zena16924 | |
| John Knock's marriage certificate. | Zena16924 | |
| Baptism of John Knock's second child. | Zena16924 | |
| John Knock's Medals | Zena16924 | |
| Tent pegging Cup | Zena16924 | |
| Section Tent Pegging Cup | Zena16924 | |
| Doris Knock Baptism. | Zena16924 |
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