Serviceman
James W Knight
HQ
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- Rank
- CAPT (31 May 1944), CAPT (14 June 1944), CAPT (8 October 1944), CAPT (29 December 1944), CAPT (26 January 1945)
- Hometown
- SAN ANTONIO TX; San Antonio TX
- Also written
- James Knight
- Sources
- 483bg-record, assoc-roster · service record at 483bg.org
Flags. another record shares the name Knight, James W (units HQ, 815th, serials None, None); may be the same man
Awards
| Date | Award | General order | Rank then |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 1944 | Silver Star | 760 | CAPT |
| 14 June 1944 | Air Medal | 1031 | CAPT |
| 8 October 1944 | Air Medal, 2nd oak leaf cluster | 3845 | CAPT |
| 29 December 1944 | Distinguished Flying Cross | 5238 | CAPT |
| 26 January 1945 | award (code not read) | 380 | CAPT |
From the general orders indexed by the Army Air Corps Library and Museum.
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