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Herschel McKnight (1903)

World War II · US Army · Major

Rank: Major
United States of America

Timeline

Birth- 29 May 1903

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White, South Dakota

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1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 40 - 38 years

Conflict Period
World War II
Organization Code
ARMY
Organization
Army
Served For
United States of America
Branch
Army

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Rank
Major
Gold Star

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Enlistment- 3 Feb 1941-Age: 38 years

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Casualty- Jan 1943-Age: 40 years
caught shrapnel in his back while covering a wounded GI with his body during a German air raid in North Africa campaign in January of 1943.
North Africa
Discharge- 3 Oct 1943-Age: 40 years

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Death- 3 Oct 1943-Age: 40 years
Unknown

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Death- 3 Oct 1943-Age: 40 years
blood clot and embolism brought on by his injuries in Jan. during a German raid in North Africa
at home in DeSmet, South Dakota

Burial

De Smet Cemetery at De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

Other Facts

Full Name
Herschel McKnight

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Social Security Number
***-**-7471

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