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William Albert Knisley

In memory of:

Corporal William Albert Knisley

April 2, 1902
Wolmaransstad, South Africa

Military Service

Service Number:

243

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Mounted Rifles

Citation(s):

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Additional Information

Son of Mr. H. Knisley, Selkirk, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 22 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

OTTOSDAL GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Coming in on the R507, turn at Boschpan sign (Visser Street) cemetery about 1.5 km on right. The Canadian graves are located in the center rear of the cemetery.

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  • Photo of William A. Knisley– Corporal W. A. Knisley DCM Royal Canadian Dragoons

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    Photo of William A. Knisley – Corporal W. A. Knisley DCM Royal Canadian Dragoons
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  • Memorial– Knisley Memorial This memorial dedicated to W.A. Knisley is located at Cayuga, ON Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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    Memorial – Knisley Memorial This memorial dedicated to W.A. Knisley is located at Cayuga, ON Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Grave Marker– Kinsley Memorial This memorial is inscribed with two names of the Haldiman's Sons Killed in The South African War. Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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    Grave Marker – Kinsley Memorial This memorial is inscribed with two names of the Haldiman's Sons Killed in The South African War. Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding
  • Memorial– Knisley Memorial This memorial was re-dedicated by the Royal Canadian Dragoons in the year 2000. Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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    Memorial – Knisley Memorial This memorial was re-dedicated by the Royal Canadian Dragoons in the year 2000. Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding

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