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Francis William KNIGHTS

Regimental number2438
Place of birthEaglescliffe England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCabinetmaker
AddressRochester East, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinWife, Mrs Annie Knights, Rochester East, Victoria
Enlistment date27 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name60th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/77/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death8 May 1964
Age at death81
Place of burialEchuca Cemetery, Victoria

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