Knowles Samuel Fusilier 4278712
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Personnel Entry
Name Knowles Samuel
Army number 4278712
Rank Fusilier
Decorations
Date of birth Date not yet known.
Age 27
Unit Enlisted in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Posted to the 9th Battalion. Served Malaya. DIED 12/9/1944, probably at sea en route to Japan, whilst a prisoner of the Japanese.
Company/Battery Not yet known.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War Yes - captured 15/2/1942 at Singapore.
Died/Killed in action DIED 12/9/1944.
Home address Husband of Elizabeth May Knowles. Commemorated on Column 47 of the Singapore Memorial.
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