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We remember Kenneth Davenport Knowles
We remember Kenneth Davenport Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1881
location
256 Great Clowes Street, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8456249
3rd April 1881
1891
location
6 Newnham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8456250
5th April 1891
1906
marriage
Dorothy Laing Falkner
Source:8456253
1906
1909
children
Ursula Mary Knowles
Source:8456248
1909
1911
employment
Clergyman
Church of England
Woodwalton, Huntingdonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8456248
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Woodwalton, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456248
2nd April 1911
1913
employment
Rector
Church of England
Brampton, Huntingdonshire
United Kingdom
Source:8475947
16th January 1913
1914
commission
Source:8456256
5th June 1914
1914
service
British Army
Reverend Captain
Royal Army Chaplain's Department
Source:8456256
5th June 1914 - 22nd December 1916
1914
service
British Army
4th Class Chaplain
Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion
1/1st Battalion
Source:8456256
5th June 1914 - August 1916
1915
employment
Rural Dean of Huntingdon
Church of England
Huntingdon
United Kingdom
Source:8456256
27th January 1915
1916
service
British Army
4th Class Chaplain
Lincolnshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8456256
August 1916 - December 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8456256
August 1916 - December 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8456256
22nd December 1916
1916
hospitalisation
unknown
Hospital/Institution
Source:8456256
December 1916
1917
location
26 Brock Street, Bath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456246
8th February 1917
1926
employment
Archdeacon of Huntingdon
Church of England
Huntingdon
United Kingdom
Source:8475951
29th June 1926
children
Maud Falkner Knowles
Source:8456256
education
Bedford Grammar School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8456256
education
Worcester College, Oxford
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:8456256
1944
death
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:8456255
1944
sibling
Arthur Knowles
Source:8456249
sibling
Richard Knowles
Source:8456249
sibling
Ida B Knowles
Source:8456249
location
Brampton Rectory, Huntingdon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2279974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Kenneth Davenport |
| Initials | KD |
| Last Name | Knowles |
| Source | 8456248 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Great Clowes Street, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 26 Brock Street, Bath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th February 1917 | |
| 6 Newnham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Brampton Rectory, Huntingdon | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Woodwalton, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Army Chaplain's Department | Reverend Captain | |||
| British Army | Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion | 1/1st Battalion | 4th Class Chaplain | ||
| British Army | Lincolnshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | 4th Class Chaplain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursula Mary Knowles | daughter | 1909 | |
| Maud Falkner Knowles | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Knowles | father | ||
| Mary Frances Knowles | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Knowles | brother | ||
| Richard Knowles | brother | ||
| Ida B Knowles | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Laing Falkner | wife | 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-05-19 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Fitzgerald Falkner's family and friendsMore about Fitzgerald Falkner's family and friends
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Huntingdon Cyclist Batallion - In memory of all who served part/whole of WW1 in this BatallionMore about Huntingdon Cyclist Batallion - In memory of all who served part/whole of WW1 in this Batallion
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondence file | Gavin3108 | |
| Induction | Gavin3108 | |
| London Gazette 33177/4227 | Gavin3108 | |
| Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalions website | Gavin3108 |
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