KNOWLES, William, H.

Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
South Staffordshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
4911491
P.O.W. number: 
127878
Born: 
Sunday, June 14, 1908
Birthplace: 
Whidwell, Derbyshire
Sergeant William Knowles was reported missing 30 November 1942, later confirmed wounded and prisoner of war, during operations in North Africa [1]. Captured 28 November 1942 and imprisoned in Italy before transfer to Germany [2][3].
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58.
[2] German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/212/425.
[3] Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 and WO392/21.
 
Additional content: 

Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos

Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now]
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
 
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.