Info

SurnameMarshall
ForenameErnest William Knight
RankPrivate
Army No15460
Battalion3rd
CommissionedNot set
Date Of Wounds1915-03-12
WoundsHit in face with shell piece, Neuve Chappelle, France
Died Killed1915-03-16
Death DetailsDied of wounds, wounded at Neuve Chappelle, France
Enlisted DateNot set
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DischargedNot set
Theatre Of WarFrance
Date Of Entry1914-12-19
Z Class
Surname Spellings
Other InfoDied age 22. He is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France. Ernest had been a Market Gardener’s labourer before the war, working for Mr Arthur Jones. He was also living with his Mother Emma Smith (previously Marshall) and step-father, Henry Smith, at 8 Belmont Terrace, Badsey, Evesham.

Assignments

3rd Worcestershire Regiment 15460 Private

Service Awards

The British War Medal
The 1914-1915 Star
The Allied Victory Medal

Gallantry Awards & Honors

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