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We remember William Charles Knight
We remember William Charles Knight
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Timeline
Timeline
1892
1896
sibling
George Arthur Knight
Source:9177752
1896
1901
location
14 High Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9177752
1901
1914
enlistment
Source:9177747
2nd August 1914
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flight Lieutenant
1 Kite Ball Base (South Russia)
Source:9177768
31st December 1918
1920
discharge
Source:9177815
18th January 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 7575602 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 High Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 1 Kite Ball Base (South Russia) | Flight Lieutenant |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Arthur Knight | brother | 1896 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. W C Knight appears as "R.N. Aux. Sick Bay (Reserve).
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)More about Royal Flying Corps (RFC), Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Royal Air Force (RAF), Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF)
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Mentioned in Despatches and reports distinguished services 1919 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Graded for pay as Capt 1919. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Transfered to unemployed list 1920. | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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We remember William Charles Knight
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