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William John KNIGHT

Regimental number1036
Place of birthSheffield Tasmania
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressBothwell, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Charles Knight, Bothwell, Tasmania
Enlistment date2 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 1 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 October 1975
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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