Knowles, Walter –

Son of John William and Hannah Knowles, of 51, Cecil Street, Walkden, Lancashire; husband of Mrs. Knowles, of 312, Manchester Road, Walkden, Lancashire. Formerly employed by Messrs. Burgess, Ledward, and Co. Enlisted August 1914. Reported missing 27/05/1918 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war aged 30.

Personal details

  • Surname: Knowles
  • Forename: Walter
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Walkden, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: Not known
  • Service number: Not known
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: Not known
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 02/08/1918 16/08/1918 30/08/1918 04/10/1918 24/01/1919

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