| Regimental number | 325 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Timekeeper |
| Address | Raasay, Bayview Terrace, Clayfield, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 135 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles James Knightley, Rangoon, Carnvalt Gardens, Putney, London, England |
| Previous military service | Served in Surrey Yeomany, England; discharged; not serving in any military unit at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 352 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'Comonwealth Gazette' No 103, 29 June 1917. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst in command of 2 companies. He showed great initiative in re-organising his men in heavy fire, after each objective was gained. He set a splendid example throughout the operation.'
Source: 'London Gazette' (3rd Supplement) Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Alfred Raynold KNIGHTLY. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KNIGHTLEY Alfred Rainald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
