George Knowles

George Knowles
Private 2065
2nd/5th 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 21st May 1915.

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

Knowles & Hunt 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.”