Alfred Knights, OBE (photographs; notations; various papers)
Item
Title
Alfred Knights, OBE (photographs; notations; various papers)
Who?
Alfred Knights
Item(s)
Two notations signed by Winston Churchill for Alfred Knights, Chancery Orders of Knighthood, Promotion paper, List of awards, Photograph from Egypt
Story
Alfred, who served in the 84th Field Ambulance, 28th Division, was mentioned in dispatches for Services in the Field. He was commended twice, and received a signed award/letter from Winston Churchill (who was then Secretary of State).
Later Alfred was awarded an OBE by King George V for his services in the war. The family believes he collected this at St James' Palace from Prince Edward.
Later Alfred was awarded an OBE by King George V for his services in the war. The family believes he collected this at St James' Palace from Prince Edward.
When?
01/04/1908-03/06/1919
Where?
Flanders, France, Egypt, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Black Sea.
Contributor
Ann Goddard
Collection Day
Fleet Library & Learning Centre, 09/11/2018
This item was submitted on January 26, 2019