War Hero
I don’t have many articles handy about his war status – he did not talk openly about it. But I can confirm some details via articles I have found, mostly in obituaries – he was decorated with 5 bronze stars (see first link).
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200 Pay Respects At Knight Service
“After graduating from Terryville High, Knight served in World War II and was among the first American troops to enter Berlin. He received five Bronze Stars.”
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Terryville Recalls Favorite Son Fondly
“Knight received five battle stars during World War II and was one of the first Allied soldiers to enter Berlin.”