Henry James Knight VC (Born James Huntley Knight,[1] 5 November 1878 – 24 November 1955) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Born James Huntley Knight in Yeovil, Somerset he was 21 years old, and a corporal in the 1st Battalion, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment, British Army during the Second Boer War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

THE Queen has been graciously pleased to signify Her intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross on the undermentioned Non-Commissioned Officer, whose claims have been submitted for Her Majesty's approval, for his conspicuous bravery during the operations near Van Wyk's Vlei, as stated against his name :— 1st Battalion Liverpool Regiment.

The enemy, about 50 strong, attacked Captain Ewart's right and almost surrounded, at short range, Corporal Knight's small party.

The party were hotly engaged during the whole time.Knight stayed in South Africa until after the war ended in June 1902, returning home on the SS Carisbrook Castle which arrived in Southampton in early December that year.