Son of Thomas and Frances McKnight, of 18, Dixon Street, Levenshulme, Manchester, Lancashire.
McKnight, William –
Personal details
- Surname: McKnight
- Forename: William
- Date of birth: Not known
- Birth place: Salford, Lancashire
- Place of residence: Manchester, Lancashire
- Gender: Male
- Age of death: 24
- Place of death: Not known
- Date of death: September 15th, 1916
- Casualty type: Not known
Service details
- Rank: Rifleman
- Unit: 9th (Service) Battalion.
- Service number: B/2625
- Regiment: Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
- Enlistment date: Not known
- Enlistment location: Manchester, Lancashire
- Conflict: WW1
Decorations
- Service medals: Not known
- Silver War badge: Not known
- Awards: Not known
Memorials
- CWGC Memorial: Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
- CWGC reference: Pier and Face 16 B and 16 C.