Henry James Knight
Henry James Knight VC (5 November 1878 – 24 November 1955) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Henry James Knight | |
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| Born | 5 November 1878 Yeovil, Somerset |
| Died | 24 November 1955 (aged 77) Anderson, Dorset |
| Buried | Bournemouth Crematorium (Memorial at Millborne St Andrew Church, Dorset) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1911, 1914–1917 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | The King's (Liverpool) Regiment Royal Fusiliers Manchester Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War World War I |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
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