Born Dublin, 1887. Son of Joseph and Margaret Knowles. Nephew of Elizabeth Rouse, of 23, Park Street, Dublin. An out or work Labourer living at 17, Johns Terrace, Derby Street, Hull (1911 Census)
He enlisted in Hull. Formerly, Private 3560, Northumberland Fusiliers. Transferred to the 1/7th Prince of Wales’s Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment. Died of wounds, on 22/10/1918.
He is buried in Belgium
First name:
Joseph William
Military Number:
6141, 267863
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date Died
22/10/1918
Place died:
ST. SYMPHORIEN MILITARY CEMETERY, BELGIUM
