| Forename | William |
|---|---|
| Surname | Knowles |
| Middle Name | |
| Memorial | Wigan Cenotaph |
| Age | 21 |
| Address | 'Highfield', 109 Whelley |
| Parents' Address | |
| Township | Wigan |
| Rank | Private |
| Occupation or place of work | Clerk with Colonel J D Murray, Swinley Road |
| Regiment | Manchester Regiment 2/6th Battalion |
| Day of Death | 19 |
| Month of Death | August |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Cause of Death | Killed in action |
| Place of Burial | Thiepval Memorial |
| Regiment Number | 5364 |
| Name of War | First World War |
| Location | Wigan |
| Additional Information | Ref: CWGC, WO 21/10/16 |