| Regimental number | 3079 |
| Place of birth | Urana New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Urana, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Knight, Urana PO, Urana, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack near BULLECOURT on the 11th April, 1917, was in a bombing section and was a rifle grenadier. He assisted in beating off the German counter attack down the communication trench from RIENCOURT with Corporal Patton (now wounded). He then attacked the Germans and drove them back about 400 yards by the skilful use of rifle grenades. inflicting very heavy losses on their bombing parties. he assisted in putting in a bomb stop and remained to the last beating off two determined attacks and retiring only when the last bomb was thrown. Knight had great difficulty in getting clear of the German lines but refused to surrender although frequently called upon to do so. He rendered most useful service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
