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We remember John Knowles
We remember John Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Albert Knowles
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1887
1889
1892
sibling
Florence Knowles
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1892
1911
dates
Age 22
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1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10019
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
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location
51 Howarth Steet Salford Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Thiepval Somme
France
Source:7379855
Source:8603794
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier Face 3C and 3D
Source:8603794
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Knowles |
| Source | 2279617 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Howarth Steet Salford Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10019 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Knowles | mother | ||
| Barrett Knowles | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Knowles | brother | 1887 | |
| Florence Knowles | sister | 1892 |
Media
Media
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Thiepval Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Desmond1478 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thiepval Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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