John K. Lawson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John K. Lawson

Canadian soldier

Date of Birth: 27-Dec-1887

Place of Birth: Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Dec-1941

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Brigadier John Kelburne Lawson (27 December 1886 – 19 December 1941) was the senior Canadian officer and commander of the West Brigade during the Battle of Hong Kong.
He was the most senior officer to be killed in action during the battle, and the highest-ranking Canadian soldier killed in action in the Second World War.