William Knight 1/10th Pics

[Allangibbs]

Hi again,
          This is my Grandad Pte 1725 William Knight. I believe this photo was probably taken in 1914 as he looks very young and is still able bodied. Hope this works as I have more photos.
                                                             Allan

[timberman]

Hi Allan
Great Photos thanks for sharing

Timberman

[Allangibbs]

Hi again,
           Glad you like the photos.To give a bit of background info,the group pic I believe was taken in France although I cannot confirm this.It may be a long shot but I wonder if anyone out there recognises any of the other soldiers.William enlisted in the 1/10th in 1914 at Rifle Street Oldham which is our home town although he was transfered to the 1/9th(Ashton) at a later date.At this moment I have no idea
when he was transfered,so,not knowing when the pic was taken I suppose the other lads could either be from Oldham or Ashton!!   
                                     Thats all for now
                                                           Allan.

[sphinx]

Allan,

The photo is of men of the Transport Section, 10th (TF) Bn. Manchester Regiment.

Taken at Summer Camp well before the outbreak of WW1 I would say.

They still have the Long Lee Enfield Rifles which would have been replaced c. 1910 ish by the 1908 SMLE.

regards

[Allangibbs]

Hi Shinx,
           This is great info as I never Knew he was in the transport section.Would this mean he was involved with logistic supplys??
I suppose it may help me find his records easier. He enlisted in 2/2/14 so this pic must be in training sometime in 1914.When he transfered to the 1/9th he was in C Company(would that be transport)?. I really appreciate all the help as it is bit by bit putting his story together.
                 Thanks again
                                Allan

[harribobs]

When he transfered to the 1/9th he was in C Company(would that be transport)?.
                 

no, the battalion was split into 4 companies, each would be a fighting unit

[grimmy]

Looking at the group photo - you can just make out some terraced houses in the background.

[Allangibbs]

Hi Grimmy,
              Its amazeing what fresh eyes can see, it does look like houses in the background. Wouldnt be surprised now if it wasnt taken on Oldham Edge.     Allan

[grimmy]

Allan,

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