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We remember Alfred Freeman Knight
We remember Alfred Freeman Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Edward W
Source:8779498
1875
1881
sibling
Alice E
Source:8779498
1881
1884
sibling
Charles Henry
Source:8779498
1884
1887
1891
location
2 Albert Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8779498
5th April 1891
1901
location
5 Elmsdowne Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8779503
31st March 1901
1911
location
18 Bellbanks Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8779507
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Winifred Lovatt
Source:8779542
1913
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9154357
1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
3382
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:9154359
April 1915 - 31st December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Rifleman
371255
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:9154359
1st January 1917 - 31st January 1918
service
British Army
Private
371255
London Regiment
Source:3261947
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9154357
1918
death
Died of wounds
Somme
France
Source:8455295
Source:9154359
31st January 1918
burial
Manancourt, Somme
France
IX. E.24
Source:8455295
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Freeman |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 8779505 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Bellbanks Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 2 Albert Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Elmsdowne Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 371255 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 371255 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 3382 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Knight | mother | ||
| Ambrose Knight | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W | brother | 1875 | |
| Alice E | sister | 1881 | |
| Charles Henry | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Lovatt | wife | 1913 |
Media
Media
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Remembered with HonourHe was laid to rest in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery.
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Hailsham War MemorialAlfred Knight is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchAlfred F Knight is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Methodist ChurchAlfred Knight is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside Hailsham Methodist Church.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolRifleman A F Knight is commemorated on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Stapenhill CemeteryAlfred Freeman Knight is commemorated on the headstone of his in-laws in Stapenhill Cemetery, Burton-on-Trent.
Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Methodist Church Memorial Board
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Valerie34433 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Post Office Rifles Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Methodist Church | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 | |
| Stapenhill Cemetery | John72644 |
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