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Major General Robert William Knights CBE, CB (24 June 1912 – ??? 1975) was an Australian Army officer and member of the last existing light horse regiments .

Early life
Born on 24 June 1912 in Canberra, ACT, Knights was educated at Telopea Park School, Canberra before undergoing officer training at RMC Duntroon **reference needed

Honours and awards page with dates http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/honours_and_awards/?Name=wi&ServiceNumber=&Unit=&Authority=&page=127 http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/PhotoSearchItemDetail.asp?M=0&B=7447796&SE=1

Military career
Enlisted 26/10/1939 at the Victoria Barracks.

While in the AIF, was wounded in action sometime around 1941

Gentleman Usher to the Privy chamber 14 October 1958 to 5 January 1960

Awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire in New Year's honours. Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in New Year's honours. at the time having the rank of Brigadier.

Awarded the Companion of the Bath in New Year's honours in 1969. Left Army service on 24/6/1969.

Later life
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