| Surname: | Knee |
| Initials: | H M |
| Rank: | Major |
| Army Number: | 79307 |
| Notes: | Provost Officer. Northamptonshire Regt. From Peterborough. 6 Armd Div Pro Coy. 78 Div Pro Coy. APM 8 Indian Division. 16/6/45 182 Coy Ports. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 36886 Page: 327 Jan. 11, 1945) |
| Citation: | Italy. Citation for MID: Maj Knee has been APM of this Division since it first went into action. During that period the Division has frequently been on the move over narrow muddy roads, generally in contact with the enemy. Maj KNEE's tireless devotion to duty under adverse conditions with little rest and often under enemy fire has contributed in no small measure to the success of the operations of the Division, and has been an outstanding example to those working under him. The efficiency of traffic control under such conditions has been vital to operations and a matter of extreme difficulty.Recommended for MBE awarded MID.Lieut Col O R C Carey AA& QMG. Maj Gen D Russell Comd 8 Indian Div. Lieut General Comd 13 Corps. National Archive WO 373/90. |
| Decoration: | Member of the British Empire (London Gazette: 37151 Page: 3369 June 28, 1945) |
| Citation: | Italy. Citation for MBE: During the breaking of the GOTHIC LINE and subsequent battles this division advanced over most difficult mountainous country. Axes never good, often consisted of narrow one way roads and tracks made almost impassable by incessant rain. Traffic control under such conditions was a major battle winning factor. Major KNEE as APM of the division worked tirelessly, nearly always under the most adverse weather conditions and often under enemy shell fire to ensure the efficient movement and control of traffic which was essential both tactically and administratively. That no opertion failed on this score was primarily due to his untiring efforts. Always cheerful and willing, this officers's unflagging devotion to duty and the outstanding example he has set to those working under him during the whole of the past year have been deserving of the highest praise.Lieut Col O R C Carey AA & QMG 8 Ind Div. Maj Gen D Russell Comd 8 Indian Div. Maj Gen Commander 13 Corps. National Archive WO 373/73 |
Provost Officer Appointments: |
| No appointments recorded |
