Name
William James Joseph Knox
Born
1896-08-01
Birth Place
Occupation
Farmer, Mechanic
Religion
Roman Catholic
Died
1958-06-02
Death Place
Toronto, ON
Other Residence
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
3136617
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
1st Depot Battalion, Western Ontario Regiment
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-05-23
Drafted
Yes
Discharge Date
1919-07-12
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
3136617
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
4th Reserve Battalion
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-08-15
Discharge Date
1919-07-12
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Notes
William was the son of Adam & Ellen Knox. He was drafted into the 1st Depot Battalion, W.O.R. and also served in the 4th Canadian Reserve Battalion in England. Location at Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery: Row 11 Crucifix E.Sources & Links
- (a) Bruce Remembers Feedback - Walkerton Legion list - March 2021;- (b) “Calvary Roman Catholic Cemetery : Veterans of RCL Br. 102 Photo & Veterans of both WWI & WWII that moved into the Community,” BCM&CC, A2022.003.002;
- (c) See also Obituary in the Walkerton Herald-Times, June 5, 1958.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave
News Clippings
Paisley Advocate, August 7, 1918