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knox grammar school

Biographies

Ian McCoy Blackwood (OKG28)

Knox’s #5 Student 1924

Ian (pictured fourth from left) was the fifth enrolled student of Knox. He attended the School from 1924 to 1926.

He was one of the older students to enter the School at 13-years-old. He was a member of North House and participated in House competitions. He played on the School’s first 1st XV team in 1924. After school, Ian was the first Knox student to enlist in the Armed Forces. He later became a salesman.

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War Service

1929 Australian Army 254563

Militia

1924 1st XV