Henry James Knight

Henry James Knight
Born5 November 1878
Yeovil, Somerset
Died24 November 1955
(aged 77)
Anderson, Dorset
Buried
Bournemouth Crematorium (Memorial at Millborne St Andrew Church, Dorset)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1892–1911, 1914–1917
RankCaptain
UnitThe King's (Liverpool) Regiment
Royal Fusiliers
Manchester Regiment
Battles / warsSecond Boer War
World War I
AwardsVictoria Cross

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.