Les Knight

Australian Air Force officer (1921-1943)
Person human Q15971241
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Les Knight

Summary

Les Knight is a human[1]. He was born in Camberwell[2]. He was born on March 7, 1921[3]. He died in Dortmund–Ems Canal[4]. He died on September 16, 1943[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Les Knight was born in Camberwell[2].
  • Les Knight passed away in Dortmund–Ems Canal[4].
  • Les Knight was born on March 7, 1921[3].
  • Les Knight died on September 16, 1943[5].
  • Les Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Les Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Les Knight's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Les Knight received the Distinguished Service Order[10].
  • Les Knight is recorded as male[11].
  • Les Knight's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Les Knight's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[13].
  • Les Knight's military, police or special rank is recorded as flight lieutenant[14].
  • Les Knight was part of the conflict World War II[15].
  • Les Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[16].
  • Les Knight's given name is recorded as Les[17].
  • Les Knight's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Les Knight's place of birth was Camberwell[2]. He was born on March 7, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Les Knight's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Les Knight received the Distinguished Service Order[10].

Death and Burial

Les Knight died on September 16, 1943[5]. He died in Dortmund–Ems Canal[4].

Why It Matters

Les Knight ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Les Knight born?

Born in Camberwell[2], Les Knight…

Where did Les Knight die?

Les Knight died in Dortmund–Ems Canal[4].

What did Les Knight do for work?

Les Knight worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Les Knight receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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