Lieutenant 323566 George Arthur Knowland VC of No.1 Commando

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67 years ago tomorrow (31st January 1945) Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland of No.1 Commando was killed in action near Kangaw. His gallantry at the time resulted in the posthumous award of the Victoria Cross. Details of that award can be read here:

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/In+Remembrance/Lt+Knowland+VC.jpg.html

We will remember them

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One of the only times I can remember my father talking of the war was to mention Lt Knowland and his action on Hill 170.

He probably kept my father alive...........a true HERO.

We will remember them

John M

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