Private William Joseph McKnight

Killed in Action in WW1

Date of Death:

Service Biography

 

Private William Joseph McKnight was working on a farm in Ormstown when he enlisted in November, 1915. He was with the 14th Battalion when he was killed, likely by enemy artillery fire around 11:30 on the morning of November 28th. He was 21 years old.

General Information

Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
121344
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
14th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Quebec City, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
20 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
21 years 1 month
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
21 years 1 month
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Farmer
Next of Kin:
Frank McNight, Father, Yonkers, New York, USA
Address at Enlistment:
Ormstown, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 5.0 in / 165 cm
Weight:
120 lbs / 54 kg
Chest:
33.0 in / 84 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
385 days in service
Buried at:
Villers Station Cemetery

Images

Grave of Private William Joseph McNight, Villiars Station, France
Grave of Private William Joseph McNight

Ranks

Conflict Rank Regiment Branch Unit Company Date From Date To
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 14th Battalion
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 69th Battalion
WW1 Private Canadian Infantry Army 23rd Battalion

Awards

Conflict Award Action Date of Award Date of Citation Source
WW1 British War Service Medal
WW1 Victory Medal