Difference between revisions of "William Martin Knight"
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| label5 = Place of Death | | label5 = Place of Death | ||
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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 £35. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
+ | At time of enlistment he also recorded his occupation as miner, and address as Kelmscott. | ||
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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]] |
Revision as of 00:56, 30 November 2017
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | unknown |
Place of Birth | Hereford, England |
Death | 20 Jan 1934 |
Place of Death | BoWentworth, New South Wales |
Age at Enlistment | 48 years, 2 months |
Description | 5'4" (1.63m) tall; weight 120 lbs (54.4 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 |
Rank | Sapper |
Unit/Formation | Tunnelling Reinforcements |
Date of Embarkation | Did not leave Australia |
Monument | nil |
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 £35.
Notes
At time of enlistment he also recorded his occupation as miner, and address as Kelmscott.