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We remember Frank Leopold James Knight
We remember Frank Leopold James Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Robert John Knight
Source:9358763
1888
1889
sibling
Albert Knight
Source:9358763
9th December 1889
1892
sibling
Frederick George Knight
Source:9358763
6th December 1892
1895
sibling
Frances Beatrice Kate Knight
Source:9358763
23rd February 1895
1897
sibling
Amy Ruby Victoria Knight
Source:9358763
5th June 1897
1899
1901
location
Fishbourne Coastguard Station, IOW
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9358763
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Edith Alice May Knight
Source:9358762
15th March 1902
1904
sibling
Cyril Henry Knight
Source:9358762
1st August 1904
1911
location
No.2 Coastguard Station, Ryde, IOW
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9358762
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9358430
8th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy - 2nd Class
J38885
HMS Ganges
Source:9358430
8th March 1915 - 30th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy - 2nd Class
J38885
HMS Impregnable
Source:9358430
1st May 1915 - 26th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Impregnable
Source:9358430
26th June 1915 - 22nd July 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Vernon
Source:9358430
23rd July 1915 - 16th September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Maidstone
Source:9358430
17th September 1915 - 7th November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Dolphin
Source:9358430
8th November 1915 - 7th December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Titania
Source:9358430
8th December 1915 - 24th July 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Calliope
Source:9358430
25th July 1916 - 28th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Calliope
Source:9358430
29th May 1917 - 13th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Calliope
Source:9358430
14th March 1918 - 31st March 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
J38885
HMS Vivid 1
Source:9358430
1st April 1919 - 27th May 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Vivid 2
Source:9358483
28th May 1919 - 2nd August 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Hecla
Source:9358483
3rd August 1919 - 30th September 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Apollo
Source:9358483
1st October 1919 - 5th February 1920
1919
marriage
Ethel Maud Harrison
Source:9358779
1919
1920
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS London
Source:9358483
6th February 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Vivid 2
Source:9358483
1st April 1920 - 4th June 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358483
5th June 1920 - 9th August 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS King George V
Source:9358483
10th August 1920 - 30th September 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker
SS/121983
HMS Orion
Source:9358483
1st October 1920 - 24th November 1920
1920
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
SS/121983
HMS Orion
Source:9358483
25th November 1920 - 30th June 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
SS/121983
HMS Emperor of India
Source:9358483
1st July 1921 - 9th August 1921
1921
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
SS/121983
HMS Orion
Source:9358483
10th August 1921 - 12th May 1922
1921
children
Frank J. L. Knight
Source:9358793
1921
1922
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
K/59787
HMS Conqueror
Source:9358696
13th May 1922 - 20th May 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
K/59787
HMS Courageous
Source:9358696
21st May 1922 - 30th September 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class01
K/59787
HMS Victory 1
Source:9358696
1st October 1922 - 8th January 1923
1922
children
Norman L Knight
Source:9358816
1922
1923
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
K/59787
HMS Birmingham
Source:9358696
9th January 1923 - 12th March 1923
1923
service
Royal Navy
Stoker - 1st Class
K/59787
HMS Crocus
Source:9358696
13th March 1923 - 28th February 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Crocus
Source:9358696
1st March 1925 - 6th March 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358696
7th March 1925 - 6th June 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Fisgard
Source:9358696
7th June 1925 - 18th September 1925
1925
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358696
19th September 1925 - 5th January 1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Revenge
Source:9358696
6th January 1926 - 28th February 1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Revenge
Source:9358696
1st March 1926 - 16th April 1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358696
17th April 1926 - 29th April 1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Flinders
Source:9358696
30th April 1926 - 13th December 1926
1926
children
Albert Knight
Source:9358820
1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358696
14th December 1926 - 31st March 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Assistance
Source:9358696
1st April 1927 - 3rd November 1927
1927
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/59787
HMS Conquest
Source:9358696
24th November 1927 - 17th January 1928
1928
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Conquest
Source:9358696
18th January 1928 - 8th May 1928
1928
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358696
9th May 1928 - 6th November 1928
1928
service
Royal Navy
Acting Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Despatch
Source:9358696
7th November 1928 - 17th January 1929
1929
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Despatch
Source:9358697
18th January 1929 - 16th June 1930
1929
children
Dennis Ronald Knight
Source:9358824
29th January 1929
1930
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Malabar
Source:9358697
17th June 1930 - 10th October 1930
1930
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Despatch
Source:9358697
11th October 1930 - 5th January 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Malabar
Source:9358697
6th January 1931 - 15th April 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Despatch
Source:9358697
16th April 1931 - 11th June 1931
1931
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358697
12th June 1931 - 31st August 1932
1932
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Nelson
Source:9358697
1st September 1932 - 7th May 1934
1934
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358697
8th May 1934 - 7th April 1935
1935
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Enchantress
Source:9358697
8th April 1935 - 12th January 1937
1937
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358697
13th January 1937 - 30th September 1938
1938
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Repulse
Source:9358697
1st October 1938 - 3rd January 1939
1939
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358697
4th January 1939 - 13th January 1939
1939
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Aurora
Source:9358697
14th January 1939 - 27th April 1939
1939
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory 2
Source:9358697
28th April 1939 - 23rd August 1939
1939
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Enterprise
Source:9358697
24th August 1939 - 9th January 1940
1939
location
23 Aylesbury Road, Copnor, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9358777
September 1939
1940
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Excellent
Source:9358697
10th January 1940 - 27th June 1940
1940
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
K/59787
HMS Victory
Source:9358697
28th June 1940 - 24th December 1943
service
Royal Navy
J38885
Source:6420888
1943
death
Not War Related
Heart Disease from Natural Causes.
Portsmouth, Hampshire.
United Kingdom
Source:9358697
24th December 1943
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Plot: 54 (Evans) - Row 9 - Grave 42
Source:9358773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Leopold James |
| Initials | FLJ |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 6420888 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aylesbury Road, Copnor, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Fishbourne Coastguard Station, IOW | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| No.2 Coastguard Station, Ryde, IOW | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J38885 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Ganges | Boy - 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Impregnable | Boy - 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Impregnable | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Vernon | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Maidstone | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Dolphin | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Titania | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Calliope | Boy Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Calliope | Ordinary Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Calliope | Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | J38885 | HMS Vivid 1 | Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Vivid 2 | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Hecla | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Apollo | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS London | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Vivid 2 | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Victory 2 | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS King George V | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Orion | Acting Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Orion | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Orion | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Conqueror | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Courageous | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 1 | Stoker - 1st Class01 | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Birmingham | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Crocus | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Crocus | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Fisgard | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Revenge | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Revenge | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Flinders | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Assistance | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Conquest | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Conquest | Acting Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Acting Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Despatch | Acting Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Despatch | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Malabar | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Despatch | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Malabar | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Despatch | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Nelson | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Enchantress | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Repulse | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Aurora | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory 2 | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Enterprise | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Excellent | Stoker Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | SS/121983 | HMS Emperor of India | Stoker - 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K/59787 | HMS Victory | Stoker Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank J. L. Knight | son | 1921 | |
| Norman L Knight | son | 1922 | |
| Albert Knight | son | 1926 | |
| Dennis Ronald Knight | son | 29th January 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Ashfield | mother | ||
| Robert Heath Knight | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Knight | brother | 1888 | |
| Albert Knight | brother | 9th December 1889 | |
| Frederick George Knight | brother | 6th December 1892 | |
| Frances Beatrice Kate Knight | sister | 23rd February 1895 | |
| Amy Ruby Victoria Knight | sister | 5th June 1897 | |
| Edith Alice May Knight | sister | 15th March 1902 | |
| Cyril Henry Knight | brother | 1st August 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Maud Harrison | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1929-01-22 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Leopold James Knight CWGC details | Lee138222 | |
| GRO Marriage ref for Frank L. J. Knight 1919 | Lee138222 | |
| Birth reference for Frank J. L. Knight 1921 | Lee138222 | |
| GRO Birth Index for Norman L Knight 1922 | Lee138222 | |
| GRO Birth Index for Albert Knight 1926 | Lee138222 | |
| GRO Birth Index for Dennis Ronald Knight 1929 | Lee138222 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Leopold James Knight | Lee138222 | |
| Frank Leopold James Knight's Grave | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Repulse | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Impregnable | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Maidstone | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Titania | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Calliope | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Hecla | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Apollo | Lee138222 | |
| HMS London | Lee138222 | |
| HMS King George V | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Orion | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Emperor of India | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Conqueror | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Courageous | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Birmingham | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Crocus | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Revenge | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Flinders | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Assistance | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Conquest | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Despatch | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Nelson | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Aurora | Lee138222 | |
| HMS Enterprise | Lee138222 |
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