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John K. Lawson

For the British-American artist, see John K. Lawson (artist).

John Kelburne Lawson
Brigadier John K. Lawson (right) with General Christopher Maltby
Born27 December 1886
Hull, England
Died19 December 1941(1941-12-19) (aged 54)
British Hong Kong
Buried
Sai Wan War Cemetery, Chai Wan
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
Years of service1914–1941
RankBrigadier
CommandsC Force
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsCroix de Guerre
West Brigade Headquarters north bunker at Wong Nai Chong Gap, Hong Kong
The headstone of Brigadier J. K. Lawson at Sai Wan War Cemetery

John Kelburne Lawson (27 December 1886 – 19 December 1941) was a Canadian military officer who served as commander of the West Brigade during the Battle of Hong Kong. A brigadier, he was the most senior officer to be killed in action during the battle.

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