Nationality:

British

Service number 176176.

Promotions:
1st March 1941: 2nd Lieutenant.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain (acting Major)

Unit:

2nd Battalion, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Awarded on:

December 7th, 1944

Data:
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy, after coolness, leadership and personal courage under great difficulties when attacking the Incontro Monastry SE of Florence on 8th August 1944."

• - Supplement to The London Gazette of 11th March 1941, Issue 35103, dated 12th March 1941
  - Supplement to The London Gazette of 5th December 1944, Issue 36828, dated 7th December 1944
  - Army Form W3121 which recommends Maj. Knight for the MC and confirms that he was awarded an immediate MC on 7th December 1944. MC is granted and the form is signed by General, Commander in Chief, Allied Central Mediterranian Force