Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘trench raiders’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain J. A. Knowles, O.B.E., Cheshire Regiment

Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, in case of issue; 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. A. Knowles. Ches. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. A. Knowles); together with the related miniature awards, generally good very fine (4) £700-£900

O.B.E. (Civil) London Gazette 31 December 1960: Joseph Albert Knowles, Esq., M.C., Financial Adviser, Methodist Education Committee.

M.C. London Gazette 13 February 1917:
‘For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out several daring patrols and obtained valuable information previous to a raid. Later, he led a raiding party into the enemy’s trenches with great gallantry.’

Joseph Albert Knowles was commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant on 18 December 1914. Initially serving with the 14th battalion, Cheshire Regiment, he served during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from 2 July 1915; he later served as a Captain in the 11th Battalion, attached to the South Wales Borderers, and received the Silver War Badge. In later life, he was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services as Financial Adviser to the Methodist Education Committee.

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