Arthur Reginald KNIBBS, MBE

1892-1964 

Arthur Reginald Knibbs was born in South Africa, a grandson of John Edward KNIBBS who emigrated from Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England in 1859. He married Florence Oakshott in about 1921 and they had two children, Owen and Margaret.

Arthur served in the 'D' Company, 1st Regiment of the South African Infantry during WWI and reached the rank of Captain. He saw active service and was wounded on 18th July 1916 in France at the Battle of Delvillle Wood.

He was awarded the MBE in June, 1919.

He was a keen sportsman, playing rugby for the provincial team for the Eastern Cape, and later in life enjoyed playing bowls and gardening, both at a competitive level. He also sang in a choir. He is remembered well by Owen for his sense of humour and devotion to caring for his family.