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We remember William Knowles
We remember William Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
4785.B
Royal Naval Division
Anson Battalion
Source:6223898
19th September 1914 - 24th October 1914
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
B 4785
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9239949
service
Royal Navy
Skipper
WSA 2160
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9239956
location
-
United Kingdom
Source:6223898
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Knowles |
| Source | 6223898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | B 4785 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 4785.B | Royal Naval Division | Anson Battalion | Able Seaman | |
| Royal Navy | WSA 2160 | Royal Naval Reserve | Skipper |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service (later service) | Fife3190 |
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