George Matthew KNIGHT

14 December 1917

KNIGHT – December 2nd, died of wounds at 21st Casualty Clearing Station, France, Matthew, the dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Knight, 11, Alma Terrace, Skipton.

14 December 1917

SKIPTON HEROES – PRIVATE GEORGE MATTHEW KNIGHT

We are also sorry to hear that Mr. and Mrs. Knight, 11, Alma Terrace, Skipton, received the distressing news last weekend that their son, Pte. George Matthew Knight, Coldstream Guards, had died in the 21st Casualty Clearing Station, France, on December 2nd from wounds received in action. A telegram to this effect from the Records Office was followed by a touching letter of sympathy from the Colonel in command of the headquarters of the Regiment. Pte. Knight, who was 24 years of age, joined up in July 1916, and went to the Front in January last. He was formerly in business at the fish restaurant in Millbridge, Skipton.

28 December 1917

LOCAL NEWS – MEMORIAL SERVICE

A memorial service for the late Private George Matthew Knight, of the Coldstream Guards, son of Mr. And Mrs. Knight, of 11, Alma Terrace, Skipton, who died at the 21st Casualty Clearing Station, France, on December 2nd from wounds received in action, took place at the Baptist Chapel on Sunday morning last, and was largely attended by relatives and friends. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Greenwood (pastor), and during the service Miss Lily Wing rendered the solo 'O Rest in the Lord.'

29 November 1918

KNIGHT – In loving remembrance of our dear beloved son, Private George Matthew Knight, 1st Coldstream Guards, who died from wounds received in France, December 2nd, 1917.

Lord, Thy purpose we cannot see.
But all is well that is done by Thee.

From his ever loving Father and Mother, 11 Alma Terrace, Skipton.

KNIGHT – In loving memory or our dear brother, Private George Matthew Knight, 1st Coldstream Guards, who died from wounds received in France, December 2nd, 1917.

A dear brother, true and kind.
A beautiful memory left behind.

From his loving Brother and Sisters and Sister-in-law.

KNIGHT – Sacred to the memory of George Matthew Knight, who died from wounds received in France, December 2nd, 1917.

1 have lost, Heaven has gained,
One of the best the world contained.

From Lily and ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Varley.

28 November 1919

KNIGHT – Sacred to the dear memory of Matthew, who died from wounds December 2nd, 1917.

He sleeps with England’s heroes,
In a grave I may never see;
But some gentle hands in a distant land,
May arrange some flowers for me.

Ever remembered by Lily and all at 4 Clitheroe Street, Skipton.

05 December 1919

KNIGHT – In ever loving memory of our dear son Matthew, who died of wounds received at Cambrai on December 2nd, 1917.

Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away,
In Jesu’s keeping we are safe, and they.

From Father and Mother, Leeds.

KNIGHT – In never fading memory of our dear brother, Matthew, who died of wounds received at Cambrai on December 2nd, 1917.

We know not what he suffered,
We never saw him die;
We only know he passed away
And never said good-bye.

From his Brothers and Sister, Leeds and Canada.

03 December 1920

KNIGHT – In ever loving remembrance of our dearly loved son, George Matthew Knight, who died of wounds at the C.C.S., France, on Dec. 2nd, 1917.

“Too dearly loved to be forgotten.”

From his loving Father and Mother, Leeds.

KNIGHT – In loving memory of our dear brother, George Matthew Knight, 1st Coldstream Guards, who died of wounds received in France, Dec. 2nd, 1917.

“Re-union our brightest hope.”

From his Brothers, Leeds and Palestine; and sisters, Leeds and Vancouver.

KNIGHT – Sacred to the memory of Matthew, who died Dec. 2nd, 1917.

“Ever remembered.”

From Mr. and Mrs. Varley, 4 Clitheroe Street.

KNIGHT – In loving remembrance of Matthew, died from wounds received at Cambrai, Dec. 2nd, 1917.

Cherished memories of one so dear
Are oft recalled by a silent tear.

From Lily, 1 Clitheroe Street.