The company turned its resources to the war effort in 1914 and, in 1917, Austin was knighted for his services and also received the Belgium Order of the Crown of Leopold II, for the employment of 3,000 Belgian refugees at Longbridge.
The company turned its resources to the war effort in 1914. Austin was knighted for his services. This was in 1917. Austin also received the Belgium Order of the Crown of Leopold II. This was for the employment of 3,000 Belgian refugees at Longbridge. This was in 1917.