Knowles, William –

Son of Mrs. Alice Knowles, of 212, Cinder Hill, Darcy Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, and formerly of 2, Mostyn Street, Darcy Lever, Bolton, Lancashire. Formerly 3585, Lancashire Fusiliers.

Personal details

  • Surname: Knowles
  • Forename: William
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Darcy Lever, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 21
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: November 23rd, 1916
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 11th (Accrington) (Service) Battalion. (The Accrington Pals)
  • Service number: 19539
  • Regiment: East Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Bury, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

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

Memorials

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 08/12/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 6d* S22*

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