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We remember Joseph Brown Knight
We remember Joseph Brown Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Mabel Annie Knight
Source:9198755
1889
1891
sibling
Susan Adelaide Knight
Source:9198755
1891
1894
sibling
John Samuel Knight
Source:9198755
1894
1896
sibling
Jane Elizabeth Knight
Source:9198755
1896
1897
1901
location
Gumley, Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9399862
31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9198755
3rd May 1916 - 7th October 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
10829
Royal Fusiliers
17th (S) Bn.
Source:9198755
May 1916 - 12th September 1916
1916
enlistment
Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
Source:9198755
29th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
G/18240
Royal West Kent Regiment
11th Bn.
Source:9198755
13th September 1916 - 7th October 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:9198751
7th October 1916
1919
location
"Norwood", Victoria Ave., Market Harborough, Leics
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9198755
1919
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:9198753
7th October 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
II. F. 11
Source:9198751
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Brown |
| Initials | JB |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 9198753 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Norwood", Victoria Ave., Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1919 | |
| Gumley, Market Harborough, Leics | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10829 | Royal Fusiliers | 17th (S) Bn. | Private | |
| British Army | G/18240 | Royal West Kent Regiment | 11th Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Knight | mother | ||
| William Henry Knight | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Samuel Knight | brother | 1894 | |
| Mabel Annie Knight | sister | 1889 | |
| Susan Adelaide Knight | sister | 1891 | |
| Jane Elizabeth Knight | sister | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Joseph Knight is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
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Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One MemorialMore about Market Harborough Congregational Church World War One Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Liz37211 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blog by John Dilley on the Newspapers and the Great War website | Liz37211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY, FRANCE | Liz37211 | |
| JOSEPH B KNIGHT | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Market Harborough Congregational Church Memorial | Liz37211 | |
| Warlencourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais 2 | Vincent96527 |
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