★

Loading archive…

★Victoria Cross

A comprehensive archive of decorated U.S. military heroes, objectively ranked by the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25). Honoring valor through history.

USM-25.2Scoring Standard

Scored under the Unified Scoring Matrix (USM-25)

Henry James Knight — Victoria Cross

< Back to Heroes

Heroic Score1001058th out of 4481

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003311 of 4481

British Army#241of 876

Second Boer War#42of 131

World War I#385of 928

Henry James Knight

Captain, British Army

Second Boer WarWorld War I

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Henry James Knight VC 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. Serving in the British Army, he achieved the rank of Captain during his military career.

His courageous actions in the field earned him the United Kingdom's premier award for valor. He remains recognized among the distinguished circle of British servicemen honored with the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy.

Support & adopt

Become the named supporter for this profile and edit the tribute biography and portrait (Owner account required). Proceeds help keep the archive online.

Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts