George Knowles
Private 2065
2^nd/5^th Batt. Loyal North Lancs. Regt.

War Plot
Division 71 & 72

George Knowles was the son of the late John and Martha Knowles.  He was born at Hindley, Wigan.  He died of sickness aged 24 on the 21^st May 1915.

The Standard of June 5^th 1915 gives details of his military funeral.

 “A double funeral of Pte. George Knowles (23) who died a Royal Berks. Hospital  and Pte Alfred Hunt who died at Reading War hospital.  The service was conducted at St. Giles church where Rev. F.J.C. Gillmor (Military Chaplain) officiated.  Each coffin was draped in a Union Jack, the coffins were borne to the cemetery on cable cars, while an escort and firing party were provided by the RE a contingent of the RAMC also being in attendance.  Pte. Knowles had no relatives, mourners for Pte. Hunt included his brother and sister in law, Mrs Hunt.  Flora tributes were from widow, aunt and Reading War hospital Ward C15.”

Alfred Hunt
Private 9194
2^nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

War Plot
Division 71 & 72

Alfred Hunt was the son of Alfred and Minnie Hunt and the husband of E. A. Girling (formerly Hunt), of 110, Pennywell Rd. Bristol.   He died on the 26^th May 1915 , aged 28.  No details were given in the CWGC register as to cause of death.  However, The Standard of June 5^th 1915 gives details of his military funeral.

 “A double funeral of Pte. George Knowles (23) who died a Royal Berks. Hospital  and Pte Alfred Hunt who died at Reading War hospital.  The service was conducted at St. Giles church where Rev. F.J.C. Gillmor (Military Chaplain) officiated.  Each coffin was draped in a Union Jack, the coffins were borne to the cemetery on cable cars, while an escort and firing party were provided by the RE a contingent of the RAMC also being in attendance.  Pte. Knowles had no relatives, mourners for Pte. Hunt included his brother and sister in law, Mrs Hunt.  Flora tributes were from widow, aunt and Reading War hospital Ward C15.”