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Much of the information below (except that in square brackets) comes from the archives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.  More details about the location of the Graves/Memorials and some historical information can be viewed at their superb website.


ALFRED KNIBB
Private
No: 5066
"A" Company. 1st/9th Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment
died of his wounds on
Sunday, 20th August 1916.
Age 31.


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Panel Number: Pier and Face 9 A 9 B and 10 B
Additional Information: Son of Edwin Knibb, of Poplar Rd., Dorridge, Birmingham.
Born: Earlswood, Warwicks
Enlisted: Warwick
Residence: Dorridge, Knowle
Related to Researcher/s: One of 3 to Robin KNIBB and Annie KNIBB and others


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Frederick Arthur KNIBB
Driver
No: 31409
"B" Bty. 177th Bde., Royal Horse and Field Artillery
died of his wounds on
Monday, 8th April 1918.
Age [23].


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Cemetery: ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN, Seine-Maritime, France
Grave Reference: P. IX. C. 4A.
Additional Information: [Son of Robert KNIBB]
Born: Islington, London
Enlisted: London
Residence: ?
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Herbert KNIBB, Sioux FENNESSEY and others.


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George Francis KNIBB
Private
No: 2967
1st (City of London) Battalion, (Royal Fusiliers)
killed in action on
Friday, 1st Oct 1915.
Age [18].


Theatre of War: Gallipoli
Cemetery: AZMAK CEMETERY, SUVLA, Turkey
Grave Reference: I. C. 8.
Additional Information: Son of Robert Knibb, of 70, Collier St., Pentonville Rd., King's Cross, London.
Born: [Islington, London?]
Enlisted: Handel St
Residence: Islington
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Herbert KNIBB, Sioux FENNESSEY and others.


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HARRY KNIBB
Private
No: 648089
20th Battalion, London Regiment
killed in action on
Sunday, 24th Mar 1918.
Age 26.


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Cemetery: LEBUCQUIERE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Pas de Calais, France
Grave Reference: II. E. 13.
Additional Information: Husband of Rose Ruth Rawlins (formerly Knibb), of 172, Harford St., Stepney, London.
(Formerly No: 841209, 20th Battalion, 32nd London Regiment Blackheath & Woolwich)
Born: Dalston, Middlesex
Enlisted: Stratford
Residence: Stepney
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Horace Bevley KNIBB
Serjeant
No: 9360
5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry
died of wounds on
Sunday, 31st October 1915.
Age [23]


Theatre of War: Home
Cemetery: PERRY BARR (ST. JOHN) CHURCHYARD, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference: West of Church
Additional Information: [Son of Horace Bevley and Avice KNIBB]
Born: Birmingham
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence: Handsworth, Staffordshire
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Robin KNIBB and Annie KNIBB and others


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John Roland KNIBB
Private
No: 42733
13th Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment)
killed in action on
Monday, 9th Apr 1917.
Age [31].


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: TILLOY BRITISH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES, Pas de Calais, France
Grave Reference: Sp. Mem. B. 2.
Additional Information:
Born: Liverpool
Enlisted: Liverpool
Residence: Liverpool
Related to Researcher/s: Audrey VENABLES and Paul A ("Tony") KNIBB


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JOSEPH HAROLD KNIBB
Private
No: 16/1130
10th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
died of wounds on
Sunday, 17th December 1916. Age 21.


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: LEAMINGTON (WHITNASH ROAD) CEMETERY, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference: 97. 185.
Additional Information: Son of William Haselden Knibb and Gertrude Harriett Knibb, of 30, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa.
Born: St Mary's Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Enlisted: Moseley, Birmingham
Residence: Leamington Spa
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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TOM LLOYD KNIBB
Lance Corporal
No: C/915
16th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps
killed in action on
Friday, 28th January 1916.
Age 21.


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France
Panel No: 101 and 102
Additional Information: Son of Thomas Knibb, of 63, Brown Lane, Levenshulme, Manchester, and the late Elizabeth Knibb.
Born: Blackley, Lancs
Enlisted: Manchester
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of two related to Dennis KNIBB and Katherine MATTHEWS


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Albert Edward KNIBBS
Private
No: 47476
460th Protection Company, Royal Defence Corps
died on
Tuesday, 5th November 1918.
Age ?


Theatre of War: Home
Cemetery: DUNDALK (ST. PATRICK'S) CEMETERY, County Louth, Republic of Ireland.
Grave reference: Prot. ground A. 3. 85
Additional Information: (Formerly 266312 Yorkshire Regiment, Defence Corps.)
Born: Paddington
Enlisted: Chiswick
Residence: Brentford
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Alfred KNIBBS
Private
No: 201218
2nd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
killed in action on
Thursday, 21st March 1918.
Age [21]


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France
Panel No: Bay 3 and 4
Additional Information:
Born: [Lincoln District]
Enlisted: Lincoln
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Barry KNIBBS


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Alfred George William KNIBBS
Boy
No: J/70428
H.M.S. "Astraea.", Royal Navy
died on
Friday, 11th October 1918.
Age 16




Theatre of War:
Cemetery: SIMON'S TOWN (DIDO VALLEY) CEMETERY, Western Cape, South Africa
Grave Reference: Naval Sec. B. 5.
Additional Information: [? if A = Alfred and father George William KNIBBS from Kidlington, Oxfordshire]
Born:
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 7 to Alex KNIBBS, Don KNIBBS and others.


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Alfred Malcolm KNIBBS
Sergeant
No: 678508
116th Battalion, Canadian Infantry
died on
Monday, 29th October 1917.
Age 32.


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panel Number: Panel 30
Additional Information: Husband of Annie G. Knibbs, of Lambton Mills, Ontario.
Born: Levenshulme
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: John R KNIBBS


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David KNIBBS
Private
No: 14426
7th Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh's Wiltshire Regiment
killed in action on
Tuesday, 24th April 1917.
Age 23


Theatre of War: Salonika
Memorial: DOIRAN MEMORIAL, Colonial Hill, Greece
Panel Number:
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. George and Lucy Knibbs, of Akeley, Buckingham.
(Formerly No: 14223 Oxfordshire and Buckingham Light Infantry)
Born: Akeley Bucks
Enlisted: Buckingham
Residence: Akeley
Related to Researcher/s: One of 3 to Joyce FISCHER, Michael KNIBBS and others.


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ERNEST SAM KNIBBS
Rifleman
No: 1643
4th Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)
killed in action on
Monday, 10th May, 1915.
Age [44]


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panel Number: Panel 46 - 48 and 50
Additional Information:
Born: Osney, Oxfordshire
Enlisted: Northampton
Residence: Northampton
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Frederick KNIBBS
Private
No: 241181
2nd/5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
killed in action on
Wednesday, 11th April 1917.
Age 25


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Panel Number: Pier and Face 1 C
Additional Information: Son of James and Mary Anne Knibbs, of 393, Ropery Rd., Gainsborough.
Born: Collingham, Lincolnshire
Enlisted: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Leslie MORGAN, Jim SAWYER etc


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Frederick KNIBBS
Lance Corporal
No: 13086
B Company, 9th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
died of wounds on
Tuesday, 28th September 1915.
Age 26


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY, Seine-Maritime, France
Cemetery Reference: Plot I. Row J. Grave 5A.
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Knibbs, of 30, Rock Hill, Chipping Norton, Oxon.
Born: Chipping Norton, Oxon.
Enlisted: Llanelli
Residence: Chipping Norton, Oxon.
Related to Researcher/s: David Woodward


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Frederick George KNIBBS
Gunner
No: 163924/797244
"A" Bty. 245th Bde., Royal Horse and Field Artillery, Territorial Force
died on
Wednesday, 30th October 1918.
Age 26


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France
Grave Reference: LXXI. D. 11.
Additional Information: Son of Jesse and Eliza Knibbs, of Great Houghton, nr. Northampton; husband of Florence Knibbs, of 27, Bank St., King's Heath Birmingham.
Born: Brackley
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Michael J KNIBBS, Chris RILEY, Sarah ROBERTS, Angela HOLMES and Tina FOSTER etc

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George Albert KNIBBS
Private
No: 27208
1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
killed in action on
Tuesday, 17th July 1917.
Age 19


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Memorial: NIEUPORT MEMORIAL, Nieuwpoort, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panel No:
Additional Information: Son of Albert and Sarah Knibbs, of 1, Chapman Rd., Small Heath, Birmingham.
Born: Birmingham, Warwickshire
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 7 to Alex KNIBBS, Don KNIBBS and others.


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George Charles KNIBBS
Private
No: 28808
5th Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's, Royal Berkshire Regiment
died of wounds on
Tuesday, 24th July 1917.
Age 37


Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Cemetery: MONCHY BRITISH CEMETERY, MONCHY-LE-PREUX, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: I. A. 260
Additional Information: Son of Mrs. A. Knibbs, of 30, Middle Hill, Englefield Green, Surrey.
[Brother of William KNIBBS No:S/48 and cousin of HG and WJ KNIBBS?]
Born: Old Windsor
Enlisted: Egham, Surrey
Residence: Englefield Green, Surrey
Related to Researcher/s: Julia WEBB, Carol SAILES and Mandie CUEVAS


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George Herbert KNIBBS
Private
No: 17112
2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
died on
Wednesday, 8th November 1916.
Age (19)




Theatre of War: Gallipoli
Cemetery: BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY, Iraq
Grave reference: XXI. M. 7.
Additional Information: (Formerly 18188 2nd Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Hampshire Regiment.)
Born: Swerford, Oxfordshire
Enlisted: Bournemouth
Residence: Enstone, Oxfordshire
Related to Researcher/s: One of 7 to Alex KNIBBS, Don KNIBBS and others.


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Harry KNIBBS
Private
No: 905089
49th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
died on
Saturday, 9th June 1917.
Age 19


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France
Panel No: XXI. M. 7.
Additional Information: Son of Adele Knibbs, of Grouard, Alberta, and the late William H. Knibbs.
Born:
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of two related to Dennis KNIBB and Katherine MATTHEWS.


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Henry George KNIBBS
Private
No: 8280
2nd Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales's, Royal Berkshire Regiment
died on
Wednesday, 21st April 1915.
Age 26


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: VIII. A. 7
Additional Information: Son of Henry George and Mary Knibbs, of 20, North St., Caversham, Reading.
Born: Reading
Enlisted: Oxford
Residence: Twyford, Berkshire
Related to Researcher/s: Margaret ROSE and Matt KNIBBS


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Henry George KNIBBS
Chief Stoker
No: 292484(CH)
H.M.S. "Brilliant.", Royal Navy
died on
Thursday, 23rd March 1916
Age 37


Theatre of War:
Cemetery: WINDSOR CEMETERY, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Grave reference: AN. 58.
Additional Information: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of James and Matilda Knibbs, of 4, Trafalgar Place, Old Windsor; husband of Lucy Sarah Ann Knibbs, of 16, Arthur Rd., Windsor.
[Brother of WJ KNIBBS and cousin of George Charles KNIBBS?]
Born: [Windsor]
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Julia WEBB, Carol SAILES and Mandie CUEVAS


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Henry R KNIBBS
Rifleman
No: R/117343
10th Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps
died on
Sunday, 21st April 1918
Age 26


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: TOURNAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY ALLIED EXTENSION, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium
Grave reference: II. H. 10.
Additional Information: Son of Mr. W. T. and Mrs. E. E. Knibbs; husband of Emily Elizabeth Hooper (formerly Knibbs), of 14, Robert Rd., Small Heath, Birmingham.
[Brother of William Frederick KNIBBS]
Born: Small Heath, Birmingham
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 7 to Hilda ELLIOT, Don KNIBBS and others


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Horace Lester KNIBBS
Lance Corporal
No: 5642
2nd Regiment, South African Infantry
died on
Thursday, 12th April 1917.
Age22


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: BROWN'S COPSE CEMETERY, ROEUX, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: III. B. 32
Additional Information: Son of Henry Edward and Emily Newton Knibbs, of 24, St. James Rd., Belgravia, East London, Cape Province. Served also in German South West Africa and Egypt.
Born: [South Africa]
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s:One of 7 to Natascha HARTLETT, Don KNIBBS and others.


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James KNIBBS

No: 7656
1st Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment
killed in action on
Wednesday, 23rd October 1918
Age 26


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: AMERVAL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, SOLESMES, Nord, France
Grave reference: C. 31.
Additional Information:
Born: Akeley, Buckinghamshire
Enlisted: Fulham, Middlesex
Residence: Akeley
Related to Researcher/s: One of 3 to Joyce FISCHER, Michael KNIBBS and others.


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James KNIBBS
Private
No: 10728
2nd/4th Battalion, Oxford. and Bucks Light Infantry
killed in action on
Wednesday, 22nd August 1917.
Age ?


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panal No: Panel 96 to 98
Additional Information:
Born: Bedworth, Warwickshire
Enlisted: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Residence: Foleshill, Warwickshire
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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John Jesse KNIBBS
Farrier Corporal
No: T4/248568
522nd Company, Army Service Corps
died on
Saturday, 9th November 1918
Age 22


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: L. A. 12.
Additional Information: Son of George and Sylvia Knibbs, of Brackley, Northants.
Born: Brackley
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence: Brackley
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Michael J KNIBBS, Chris RILEY, Sarah ROBERTS, Angela HOLMES and Tina FOSTER etc


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Louis KNIBBS
Corporal
No: 53406
22nd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
killed in action on
Monday, 27th May 1918.
Age 20


Rushden
Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL, Aisne, France
Panel No:
Additional Information: Son of Ernest and Eliza Knibbs, of Dial Farm, Bedford Rd., Rushden, Northants.
(Formerly 5321, 22nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, Durham Light Infantry)
Born: Rushden
Enlisted: Northampton
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Richard KNIBBS
Driver
No: 614520
2nd/1st (Warwick) Bty., Royal Horse and Field Artillery, Territorial Force
killed in action on
Saturday, 18th August 1917
Age 25


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: TRACK "X" CEMETERY, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Grave reference: D. 29.
Additional Information:
Born: Oxford
Enlisted: Leamington
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Full name, Richard Frederick Charles KNIBBS, grandfather of Ann-Marie STRANGE nee KNIBBS


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ROBERT WILLIAM KNIBBS
Lance Corporal
No: G/40223
1st Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regt.)
killed in action on
Tuesday, 25th September 1917
Age 29


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panel No: Panel 14 to 17
Additional Information: Son of Joseph Knibbs, of 40, Edge St., Notting Hill Gate, London; husband of Maud Allen (formerly Knibbs), of 91, Peabody Buildings, Camberwell Green. London.
Born: Kensington, Middlesex
Enlisted: Westminster, Middlesex
Residence: Camberwell, Surrey
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Sidney Edwin KNIBBS
Lance Corporal
No: TF/243003
1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
killed in action on
Wednesday, 26th September 1917
Age 24


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panel No: Panel 113 to 115
Additional Information: Son of Alice Knibbs, of 53, Parkhurst Rd., Holloway, London, and the late Sidney Knibbs.
Born: [St Giles District]
Enlisted: Hornsey
Residence: Holloway, Middlesex
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Sidney Joseph KNIBBS
Privatwe
No: G/44427
1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment
died of wounds on
Saturday, 3rd August 1918
Age [19]


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: CROIX-ROUGE MILITARY CEMETERY, QUAEDYPRE, Nord, France
Grave reference: II. A. II.
Additional Information:
Born: [Marylebone District]
Enlisted: West London
Residence: Marylebone
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Thomas KNIBBS
Private
No: 16156
6th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment
killed in action on
Saturday, 21st August 1915
Age 37


Theatre of War: Gallipoli
Memorial: HELLES MEMORIAL, Turkey
Grave reference: Panel 171 and 173
Additional Information:
Born: Burton on Trent, Derbyshire
Enlisted: Mexborough
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: In fact, Thomas Henry KNIBBS, 3x great grandfather of Mark KNIBBS and one of 3 related to Joyce FISCHER, Michael KNIBBS and others.


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William KNIBBS
Private
No: 233803
2nd/2nd Bn., London Regt (Royal Fusiliers)
killed in action on
Saturday, 24th March 1917
Age 22


St Pancras
Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY, FICHEUX, Pas de Calais, France
Grave reference: VI. A. 18.
Additional Information: Son of Elizabeth Knibbs, of 22, Barclay St., St. Pancras, London, and the late John Thomas Knibbs.
Born: St Pancras
Enlisted:
Residence: St Pancras
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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William KNIBBS
Private
No: S/48
6th Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
killed in action on
Friday, 4th August 1916.
Age [39?]


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Panal No: Pier and Face 5 D
Additional Information: [Brother of George Charles KNIBBS?]
Born: Windsor, Berkshire
Enlisted: Woolwich, Kent
Residence: Englefield Green, Surrey
Related to Researcher/s: Julia WEBB, Carol SAILES and Mandie CUEVAS


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William Douglas KNIBBS
Private
No: 13473
2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards
killed in action on
Wednesday, 20th October 1915
Age 23


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France
Panel No: Panel 7 and 8
Additional Information: Son of Charles and Elizabeth Knibbs, of 236, Queen's Buildings, Scovell Rd., Southwark Bridge Rd., London.
Born: Southwark, Surrey
Enlisted: London
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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William Frederick KNIBBS
Rifleman
No: B/2787
8th Bn., Rifle Brigade
killed in action on
Wednesday, 13th September 1916
Age 26


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL, Somme, France
Panal No: Pier and Face 16 B and 16 C
Additional Information: Son of William Thomas and Emily Elizabeth Knibbs, of 179, St. Andrew's Rd., Small Heath, Birmingham.
[Brother of Henry R KNIBBS]
Born: Aston, Warwickshire
Enlisted: Birmingham
Residence: Birmingham
Related to Researcher/s: One of 7 to Hilda ELLIOT, Don KNIBBS and others


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William James KNIBBS
Petty Officer Stoker
No: 276719
H.M.S. "Victory", Royal Navy
died on
Wednesday, 5th April 1916
Age 42


Theatre of War: ?
Cemetery: GREAT YARMOUTH (CAISTER) CEMETERY, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Grave reference: B. 144.
Additional Information: Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Son of James and Matilda Knibbs. Born at Old Windsor, Berks.
[Brother of H G KNIBBS No: 292484]
Born: Windsor District
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Julia WEBB, Carol SAILES and Mandie CUEVAS


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William John KNIBBS
Trooper
No: 719
9th, Australian Light Horse
died on
Sunday, 29th August 1915
Age ?


Theatre of War: Gallipoli?
Memorial: LONE PINE MEMORIAL, Turkey
Panel No: 9
Additional Information:
Born:
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Albert Norman NIBBS
Rifleman
No: 260164
1st Battalion, Monmouthshire Regiment (Territorial Force)
died of wounds on
Sunday, 23rd June 1918
Age 22


London
Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: SEZANNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Haute-Marne, France
Grave reference: B.28.
Additional Information: Son of Albert Henry and Jessie Nibbs, of 5, Wessex Buildings, Wedmore St., Upper Holloway, London.
(Formerly (781500), Royal Fusiliers)
Born: Kentish Town, London
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Brian NIBBS and others


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Charles James NIBBS
Private
No: 228922
1st Battalion, London Regt (Royal Fusiliers)
died of wounds on
Sunday, 8th September 1918
Age: 19


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, Somme, France
Grave reference: IV. E. 5.
Additional Information: Son of George Hobart Nibbs and Mary Ann Nibbs, of Dulwich, London.
Born: Dulwich
Enlisted: Camberwell
Residence: Camberwell
Related to Researcher/s: One of 2 to Brian NIBBS and others


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Claude Lynton NIBBS
Lance Corporal
No: 574
40th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F
died on
Friday, 12th October 1917
Age 22


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Panl No: Panel 7 - 17 - 23 -
Additional Information: Son of Job Lynton Nibbs and Mary Elizabeth Nibbs, of North Downs, Tasmania. Native of Sheffield.
Born: Sheffield, Tasmania
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Anne GODDARD and Lee CHAMBERS


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Francis Henry NIBBS MM
Private
No: 420371
10th County of London Battalion, London Regiment
died of wounds on
Monday, 5th November 1917
Age 23


Theatre of War: E.E.F. (Egyptian Expeditionary Force)
Cemetery: DEIR EL BELAH WAR CEMETERY, Israel
Grave reference: B. 6.
Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nibbs, of 9, Urban Place, Sheep Lane, Hackney, London.
Born: Islington
Enlisted: Hackney
Residence: Hackney
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Henry NIBBS
Private
No: 42669
3rd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps
killed in action on
Wednesday, 22nd November 1916
Age 24


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Cemetery: GROVE TOWN CEMETERY, MEAULTE, Somme, France
Grave reference: II. K. 26.
Additional Information: Son of David and Sarah Nibbs, of 36, Waterford St., Dublin
Born: Dublin
Enlisted: Dublin
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Ian O'FLYNN


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Richard Henry NIBBS
Private
No: 9917
2nd Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
died of wounds on
Saturday, 7th November 1914
Age 20


Theatre of War: France and Flanders
Memorial: PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL, Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium
Grave reference: Panel 5
Additional Information:
Born: Southampton, Hampshire
Enlisted: Canterbury
Residence: Tunbridge Wells
Related to Researcher/s: Bridget RUSH and Margaret KNOTT


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Wilfred John NIBBS
Private
No: 1221
15th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F
died on
Saturday, 8th May 1915
Age 18


Theatre of War: Gallipoli
Cemetery: ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY, Egypt
Grave reference: A.99
Additional Information: Son of John and Ellen Nibbs, of Smithton, Tasmania.
Born:
Enlisted:
Residence:
Related to Researcher/s: Anne GODDARD and Lee CHAMBERS


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John Edwin KNIBB
Lance Corporal
No: 828453
Corps of Military Police
died on
Saturday, 1st February 1941
Age 25


Cemetery: KNOWLE (SS. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LAWRENCE AND ANN) CHURCHYARD, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Grave reference: Sec. 2. Grave 230.
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Ethel Knibb; husband of Elsie Miriam Knibb, of Salisbury.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: One of 3 to Robin KNIBB and Annie KNIBB and others


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John Edward KNIBB
Able Seaman
No: P/JX252230
H.M.M.G.B. 609., Royal Navy
died on
Monday, 17th August 1942
Age 21


Cemetery: WEMBLEY (ALPERTON) BURIAL GROUND, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Grave reference: Plot D.D. Grave 101.
Additional Information: Son of Albert Edward and May Knibb, of Wembley.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: Michael PEARMAN and others


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Wilfred Henry KNIBB
Sapper
No: 1898241
159 Railway Construction Company, Royal Engineers
died on
Monday, 17th June 1940
Age 21


Memorial: DUNKIRK MEMORIAL, Nord, France
Panel No: Column 26.
Additional Information: Son of Wilfred George and Ellen Hendon Knibb, of Quainton, Buckinghamshire
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: Richard KNIBBS and Cyril KNIBB and others


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Dennis Frank KNIBBS
Lance Serjeant
No: 847708
7 Survey Regiment, Royal Artillery
died on
Sunday, 21st January 1945
Age 29


Cemetery: SITTARD WAR CEMETERY, Limburg, Netherlands
Grave Reference: E. 15
Additional Information: Son of Frank Albert and Edith Lucy Knibbs; husband of Phyllis Mary Knibbs, of Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Edward Frederick KNIBBS
Warrant Officer Class II
No: R/184884
W.Op./Air Gunner, 423 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
died on
Sunday, 11th February 1945
Age 20


Cemetery: IRVINESTOWN CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD, County Fermanagh, United Kingdom
Grave Reference: Plot 2. Grave 64.
Additional Information: Son of Frederick William and Jessie Louise Knibbs, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: Eve STARK


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Edward Joseph KNIBBS
Sapper
No: 4809177
1010 Docks Operating Company, Royal Engineers
died on
Thursday, 17th June 1943
Age 30


Memorial: BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL, Surrey, United Kingdom
Panel No: Panel 6. Column 2.
Additional Information: Son of Charles and Margaret Knibbs; husband of Eileen Knibbs, of Shadwell, London.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Harold Herbert Douglas KNIBBS
Superintending Clerk W.O.
No: ?
Royal Marines
died on
Sunday, 19th October 1941
Age 44


Cemetery: HARROW CEMETERY, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Grave Reference: Sec. 36. Grave 5
Additional Information: Son of Henry Edward and Ada Harriet Knibbs; husband of Alma Louisa Knibbs, of Kenton, Harrow.
Born: [Portsea District]
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Hilda Lyle KNIBBS
Civilian
died on
Monday, 28th October 1940.
Age 43


Cemetery: MUNICIPAL BOROUGH OF WOOD GREEN
Grave reference: Section of the Civilian War Dead Register
Additional Information: of 37 Pellatt Grove. Daughter of the late H. Knibbs. at 37 Pellatt Grove.
Born: [St Giles District]
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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James KNIBBS
Engineer Officer
No: -
Assistant M.V. Innisdhu (Glasgow), Merchant Navy
died on
Friday, 20th September 1940
Age 21


Cemetery: GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, Kent, United Kingdom
Grave Reference: Special Memorial - see extra note.
Additional Information: Son of James Arthur and Olive Knibbs, of Islewoth, Middlesex.
(Alternative Commemoration - buried in St. Mary Hoo Churchyard)
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Louis Ronald KNIBBS
Private
No: 7348054
Royal Army Medical Corps
died on
Friday, 31st May 1940
Age ?


Cemetery: ??
Grave Reference: Sec. B.16. Cons.
Additional Information: Son of Louis Percy Sydney and Elsie May Knibbs, of Stirchley, Birmingham.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Richard Burden KNIBBS
Lieutenant
No: 279653
80 H.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery
died on
Friday, 13th October 1944
Age 36


Cemetery: FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY, Italy
Grave Reference: VI. C. 8.
Additional Information: Son of Ernest Harry and Amelia Knibbs, of Oxford; husband of Norah Mary Knibbs, of Oxford.
Born:
Related to Researcher/s: ?


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Much of the information above (except that in square brackets) comes from the archives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.  More details about the location of the Graves/Memorials and some historical information can be viewed at their superb website.


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