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We remember William Knight
We remember William Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1888
events
Earlier Army Record
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
He was in England for all of his 11 years and 185 days service. He trained at Knellar Hall during this time and was appointed Bandsman 04-02-1893. Discharged 27-01-1900 as medically unfit.
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30th July 1888 - 27th January 1900
1897
marriage
Nellie L Fortnam
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4th October 1897
1905
children
Desmond George Fortnam Knight
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9th May 1905
1912
children
Gweneth Kathleen Fortnam Knight
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11th February 1912
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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11th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
M33
Honourable Artillery Company
H A C Regimental Band
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11th February 1916 - 15th February 1919
1919
discharge
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15th February 1919
service
British Army
Private
M33
Honourable Artillery Company
Source:2373763
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 2373763 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M33 | Honourable Artillery Company | Private | ||
| British Army | M33 | Honourable Artillery Company | H A C Regimental Band | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond George Fortnam Knight | son | 9th May 1905 | |
| Gweneth Kathleen Fortnam Knight | daughter | 11th February 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Knight, nee Waite | mother | ||
| William Knight | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie L Fortnam | wife | 4th October 1897 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Details for birth registration | C3236 | |
| Family History Records | C3236 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Knight | C3236 |
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