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| − | + | | dateofbirth = c1869 | |
| − | + | | placeofbirth = Hereford, England | |
| − | + | | death = 19 Jan 1934 | |
| − | + | | placeofdeath = 'Cal Lal' Wentworth, New South Wales | |
| − | | caption | + | | enlistmentage = 48 years, 2 months |
| − | | | + | | description = 5'4" (1.63m) tall; weight 120 lbs (54.4 kg); dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair |
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| − | + | | occupation = Camel driver | |
| − | + | | religion = Church of England | |
| − | + | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | |
| − | | | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Nora Knight | |
| − | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=7379022 W14534] | |
| − | | | + | | enlistmentdate = 28 May 1917 - 22 Aug 1917 |
| − | + | | rank = Sapper | |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries - 1903 a miner at Harris's | + | Electoral Roll entries - 1903 a miner at Harris's Gold Mine Lawlers; 1910 boundary rider in Yalgoo, later in the year an inspector with the Rabbit Department in Burracoppin; 1916 - 1918 at 'Gertie Dale' Roleystone, carrier |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
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After being allocated to the Tunnellers three weeks later, he was sent to Seymour camp in Victoria for specialist training. There he was found to be medically unfit for the work and was discharged after serving for only 87 days. | After being allocated to the Tunnellers three weeks later, he was sent to Seymour camp in Victoria for specialist training. There he was found to be medically unfit for the work and was discharged after serving for only 87 days. | ||
| − | Discharged in Victoria - over age | + | Discharged in Victoria - over age. His wife's address was also in Victoria. |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries - 1930 Rufus Poultry Farm, Wentworth, carrier. | ||
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| + | The Coroner's report dated 21 Jan 1934 into his death declared it to be asphyxia by drowning; wilfully caused by casting himself into the Rufes River at Wentworth. His age was listed as 72 years, 9 months and incorrectly reports him having been born in Queensland. His cash at time of death was estimated at £35, later his estate was valued at £60.<ref>Nerw South Wales, Australia, Registers of Coronor's Inquests, 1821 - 1937 for William Martin Knight Registers of Coroner's Inquests and Magisterial Inquiries, 1834-1942 . 1934-1940</ref><ref>New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859 - 1958 for William Martin Knight "Pre A" Series (1923-1939) . Kennedy J - Leigh E</ref> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | At time of enlistment he also recorded his occupation as miner, and address as Kelmscott. | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Knight , William Martin}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Knight , William Martin}} | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia]] | ||
[[Category:Born England]] | [[Category:Born England]] | ||
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[[Category:Church of England]] | [[Category:Church of England]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | c1869 |
| Place of Birth | Hereford, England |
| Death | 19 Jan 1934 |
| Place of Death | 'Cal Lal' Wentworth, New South Wales |
| Age at Enlistment | 48 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'4" (1.63m) tall ; 120 lbs 54.431 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Camel driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Nora Knight |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W14534 |
| Date of Enlistment |
28 May 1917 - 22 Aug 1917 "28 May 1917 - 22 Aug 1917" contains more than three components required for a date interpretation. |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit/Formation | Tunnelling Reinforcements |
| Fate | Did not leave Australia |
| Monument |
Kelmscott War Memorial Roleystone Honour Board |
| Medals | not eligible |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries - 1903 a miner at Harris's Gold Mine Lawlers; 1910 boundary rider in Yalgoo, later in the year an inspector with the Rabbit Department in Burracoppin; 1916 - 1918 at 'Gertie Dale' Roleystone, carrier
War Service
Enlisted in Perth giving his address as Roleystone.
After being allocated to the Tunnellers three weeks later, he was sent to Seymour camp in Victoria for specialist training. There he was found to be medically unfit for the work and was discharged after serving for only 87 days.
Discharged in Victoria - over age. His wife's address was also in Victoria.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries - 1930 Rufus Poultry Farm, Wentworth, carrier.
The Coroner's report dated 21 Jan 1934 into his death declared it to be asphyxia by drowning; wilfully caused by casting himself into the Rufes River at Wentworth. His age was listed as 72 years, 9 months and incorrectly reports him having been born in Queensland. His cash at time of death was estimated at £35, later his estate was valued at £60.[1][2]
Notes
At time of enlistment he also recorded his occupation as miner, and address as Kelmscott.
- ↑ Nerw South Wales, Australia, Registers of Coronor's Inquests, 1821 - 1937 for William Martin Knight Registers of Coroner's Inquests and Magisterial Inquiries, 1834-1942 . 1934-1940
- ↑ New South Wales, Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859 - 1958 for William Martin Knight "Pre A" Series (1923-1939) . Kennedy J - Leigh E