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KNOWLES John George Private 26752

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/31111

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SKR/DAT/IP/31111
Title
KNOWLES John George Private 26752
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: KNOWLES;

Forename(s): John George;

Initials: JG;

Number: 26752;

Rank: Private;

Born in: Newcastle;

Enlisted in: Gateshead;

Enlistment Date: 08-Nov-1915;

Resided in: Newcastle-upon-Tyne;

Previous Number: 17623;

Previous Regiment: W Riding Regt;

Date of transfer to MGC: 01-Jan-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 150 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 90 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 100 Bn;

Date abroad: 18-Mar-1916;

Theatre of War: 1;

Discharge Date: 17-Feb-1919;

Other Data: b 1897
WO363(FMP)
Manchester AV: 49 Harriett St
War Office Casualty List 13/10/1916 "The Times" (wounded)
Wd. 16/9/1916 shell shock
Document (FMP) List of casualties BEF 22/7/18: disch to UK ex 24 GH Etaples - Influenza 16/7/18
49 Harriett St, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne;

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Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
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KNOWLES John George Private 26752