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William Knight

In memory of:

Private William Knight

July 1, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

373

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information


Son of Stephen and Ellen Knight, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Husband of K. Knight, of 284, Pacific St., Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.

Commemorated on Page 70 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

II. E. I.

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre follow the CWGC signs for AUCHONVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY which is on the outskirts of the village on the right hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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during World War I and did not return home.

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