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Knee, George Creasey

Son of Henry Knee, Baptist minister, and Mary Knee. Older brother of Isabelle, Daisy and Henry. Henry also served, but not did attend Bristol Grammar School. Husband of Alice Knee of 31 Lincoln Road East, Peterborough.

 

Knee was born on 16/09/1882, and attended the School from 1893-1896. He served as a Captain in the Army, with the East Yorkshire Regiment, 4th att. 8th Bn. Knee sadly lost his life on 03/05/1917, as a result of the War.

 

Knee is buried in Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France, grave reference V. D. 23.

 

 

Record of Service of Solicitors and Articled Clerks:

George Creasy Knee

Admitted Oct. 1906. Deputy Town Clerk of Hull. Joined Nov. 1914, as 2nd Lieut., 4th Batt. East Yorkshire Regt., promoted Lieut. Jane. 1915, Capt. April 1915, attached to 8th Batt. In France. Killed by shell at Arras May 3, 1917.

George Creasey Knee

Born: 16 September 1882

School dates: 1893 - 1896

Rank: Captain

Regiment: East Yorkshire Regiment 4th att. 8th Bn.

Died: 03 May 1917

Age: 34

Remembered: Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France

Reference: V. D. 23.

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