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We remember Alfred Joseph Knight
We remember Alfred Joseph Knight
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1888
location
12 Clifton Terrace, Friston Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483909
24th August 1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:5483909
April 1891
1899
sibling
Doris Mary Knight
Source:5483905
1899
1901
location
3 Claines Place, St Vincent Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5484095
31st March 1901
1903
sibling
Philip Anthony Knight
Source:5483905
1903
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:5483905
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Clerk
Post Office
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5483905
2nd April 1911
1911
location
41 Islington Row, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5483905
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Mabel Saunderson
Source:5484065
8th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
London Regiment
2/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:2368380
8th May 1915
1915
location
Chatfield Road, Cuckfield
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5484065
8th May 1915
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
370995
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:2368380
1st January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
370995
London Regiment
Source:5485469
May 1917 - March 1918
1917
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5483946
20th September 1917
1931
employment
manager of the Employment Exchange
York
United Kingdom
Source:8958341
1931 - 1937
employment
Senior Wages Inspector
Ministry of Labour
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8958341
employment
Trade Board section
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8958341
service
British Army
Source:5485469
service
British Army
Serjeant
3000
London Regiment
8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles)
Source:2368380
1960
death
Not War Related
Died of a stroke in his sleep
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:5483910
4th December 1960
burial
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
United Kingdom
Source:9552720
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Joseph |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Knight |
| Source | 8540468 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Clifton Terrace, Friston Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | 24th August 1888 | |
| 3 Claines Place, St Vincent Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 41 Islington Row, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chatfield Road, Cuckfield | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 8th May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 370995 | London Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 2/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | 3000 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 370995 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Knight | father | ||
| Annie Maria Knight | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Mary Knight | sister | 1899 | |
| Philip Anthony Knight | brother | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Saunderson | wife | 8th May 1915 |
Media
Media
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Sgt Alfred KnightAlfred J Knight in uniform after being awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Alfred Joseph Knight VC at BirminghamIn his Post Office Riffles uniform Alfred's at a Civic Reception in his home town of Birmingham... " On 3rd January 1918, Sergeant Alfred Knight was awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V in a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace. Knight is the only member from the Post Office Rifles regiment to be awarded with the Victoria Cross. When his award was announced, Knight quickly became a local celebrity in both Birmingham and Nottingham. He was given civic receptions in both cities and adorned with gifts. "Contributed by:
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Grave of Alfred Knight VCGrave of Alfred Knight, VC, and his wife Mabel in Oscott Cemetery, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.Contributed by:
Anne2081
Communities
Communities
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Enlisted 1914 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1914 - 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 SeptemberMore about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 31 July - 20 September
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Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 20 September 1917More about Victoria Cross winners: Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) 20 September 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne2081 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The London Gazette | Anne2081 | |
| Birmingham Tank Week | Anne2081 | |
| Alfred Joseph Knight ["Tales of the V.C."] | Anne2081 | |
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Alfred Knight's Victoria Cross citation, the London Gazette | Becky117596 | |
| VCs of the First World War, Passchendaele 1917, by Stephen Snelling | Becky117596 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sgt Alfred Knight | Anne2081 | |
| Alfred Joseph Knight VC at Birmingham | Dave1371 | |
| Grave of Alfred Knight VC | Anne2081 |
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