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We remember William John Knott
We remember William John Knott
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:9635191
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer on farm
Source:9635191
31st March 1901
1901
location
Road to Cross Hands, Great Badminton, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9635191
31st March 1901
1901
marriage
Kate Knott nee Woodman
Source:9635199
10th August 1901
1902
children
Elsie May Knott
Source:9634461
4th September 1902
1905
children
Ethel Knott
Source:9634461
15th July 1905
1908
children
Ivy Kate Knott
Source:9634461
6th October 1908
1910
children
Frederick William Knott
Source:9634461
25th July 1910
1911
location
Priston near Bath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9635199
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 37
Source:9634461
3rd February 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:9634461
3rd February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
86358
Royal Field Artillery
37 Reserve battery
Source:9634461
3rd February 1915 - 17th March 1916
1916
location
19 Priston, Bath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9634461
6th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9634461
17th March 1916
1916
employment
Mine labourer
Source:9634461
17th March 1916
1939
employment
Road Repair Underground Miner - Disabled
Source:9635205
29th September 1939
1939
location
19 Priston, Bathavon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9635205
29th September 1939
1960
dates
Age 83
Source:9635216
1960
1960
death
Bathavon Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:9635216
1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Knott |
| Source | 2278069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Priston, Bathavon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 19 Priston, Bath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th March 1916 | |
| Priston near Bath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Road to Cross Hands, Great Badminton, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86358 | Royal Field Artillery | 37 Reserve battery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie May Knott | daughter | 4th September 1902 | |
| Ethel Knott | daughter | 15th July 1905 | |
| Ivy Kate Knott | daughter | 6th October 1908 | |
| Frederick William Knott | son | 25th July 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Knott | mother | ||
| William Knott | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Knott nee Woodman | wife | 10th August 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-17 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD death index | Sue63058 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William John Knott | Sue63058 |
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