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First Name: Thomas
Last Name: McKnight
Birthplace: Elsberry, MO, USA
Gender: Male
Branch: Army (1784 - present)
Home of Record: Collin County, TX |
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Middle Name: E.
Date of Birth: 20 October 1909
Date of Death: 09 February 1945
Rank: Captain
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Thomas E. McKnight
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945)
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Biography:
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Thomas E. McKnight
Captain, U. S. Army
Silver Star
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 41 (1945)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Captain (Chaplain) Thomas E. McKnight (ASN: 0-487149), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations on 9 February 1945.
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Origin of Nickname/Handle: |
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
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Honoree ID: 151184 |
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Created by:
MHOH |
