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We remember James Knowles
We remember James Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Gunner
100721
Royal Garrison Artillery
165th Heavy Bty.
Source:7193893
1917
death
Graves Registration document records under Remarks "D/ Glasgow Infy"
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7193893
2nd January 1917
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
C. 112.
Source:7193893
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Knowles |
| Source | 2279432 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 100721 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 165th Heavy Bty. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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RGA cap badgeJames Knowles was on the strength of this unit at the time of his death (CWGC Records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Knowles for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card) MIC also contains entry from OIC RGA Records dated 5th July 1022 requesting instructions for the disposal of the medals.Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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