Alfred Joseph Knight | |
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| Born | 24 August 1888 Birmingham, West Midlands, England |
| Died | 4 December 1960 (aged 72) Birmingham, West Midlands, England |
| Buried | Oscott College Road Cemetery, Sutton Coldfield |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1914−1919 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Service number | 370995 |
| Unit | London Regiment Sherwood Foresters |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards |  Victoria CrossOrder of the British Empire |
Second Lieutenant Alfred Joseph Knight, VC, MBE (24 August 1888 − 4 December 1960) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the only Post Office Rifleman ever to receive this award.