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We remember William B Knight
We remember William B Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1893
service
British Army
Corporal
290
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:2373850
service
British Army
Serjeant
290
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Source:2373850
1916
death
Killed in Action
near Somme
France
Source:8670473
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
n/a
Source:8670473
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William B |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 2373850 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 290 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 290 | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie | mother | ||
| Frederick W Knight | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916More about Royal Newfoundland Regiment at the Somme July 1 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Lizbet72994 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Janet2378 |
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