John K. Lawson

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

John Kelburne Lawson
Lawson, c. 1941
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
Branch Canadian Army
Service years1914–1941
RankBrigadier
CommandsC Force
ConflictsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsCroix de Guerre

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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