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We remember Charles Henry Knight
We remember Charles Henry Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Edward W
Source:8746938
1875
1881
sibling
Alice E
Source:8746938
1881
1883
1887
sibling
Alfred F
Source:8746938
1887
1891
location
2 Albert Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746938
5th April 1891
1901
location
5 Elmsdowne Place, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8746940
31st March 1901
1911
location
Teynham, Lyminge, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9571349
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
7259
16th Infantry Bn.
Source:8307650
2nd June 1916
1917
location
8 Cullen Street, Subaco
Australia
away from home address
Source:8492919
27th August 1917
children
Eric Charles Knight
Source:8307650
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
Source:8307650
marriage
Dorethy Pearl KNIGHT
Source:8307650
marriage
Dorothy Pearl Knight
Source:8492919
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8451050
27th September 1917
burial
Belgium
Bay 17 Stone D
Source:8451050
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 8307650 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Albert Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 5 Elmsdowne Place, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| 8 Cullen Street, Subaco | Australia | away from home address | known 27th August 1917 | |
| Teynham, Lyminge, Kent | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 7259 | 16th Infantry Bn. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Charles Knight | son |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Knight | mother | ||
| Ambrose Knight | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W | brother | 1875 | |
| Alice E | sister | 1881 | |
| Alfred F | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorethy Pearl KNIGHT | wife | ||
| Dorothy Pearl Knight | wife |
Media
Media
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Australian Imperial Forces Cap BadgePrivate Knight would have worn a cap badge similar to this one.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Knight is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Hailsham War MemorialCharles Knight is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchCharles H Knight is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolCorporal C H Knight is remembered on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Methodist ChurchCharles H Knight, Australian Imperial Force, is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside Hailsham Methodist Church.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John65615 | |
| 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John65615 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Forces Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Private Charles Henry Knight | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John72644 | |
| Hailsham Methodist Church | John65615 |
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