Altrincham WW2 

August Chambers Knowles

Rank:Ldg SignalmanNumber:D/J105999
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Navy
Name of Rgt or Ship:H.M.Submarine H49
Died:27/10/1940Age:33
How Died:Killed at Sea
Country of burial:Lost at SeaGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Plymouth Naval Memorial
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Born Woodfield Rd, Broadheath.   Attended Bradbury Central School,
Altrincham.  Member of Broadheath Congregational Church.   Employed at
Altrincham Post Office, then tranferred to Mount Pleasant, London, from
where he was called up, being a reservist.

Joined the RN when he was 15 years old and spent 7 years in the Submarine
Service.

After he was reported missing, his wife took their two babies and moved to
Pendlebury to be with her parents
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