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William
Marshall
Knight
MIA (WWII) KIA
May 2, 1919

–

November 5, 1944

Born:

Independence

, 

Kansas

Home:

Independence

, 

Kansas

William Knight became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 7.5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down himself on November 5, 1944, and listed as Missing in Action.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 14 (VF-14)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Marshall Knight, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron FOURTEEN (VF-14), embarked in U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 14 (VF-14)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Marshall Knight, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron FOURTEEN (VF-14), embarked in U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Fighting Squadron 14 (VF-14)

    Division:

    U.S.S. Wasp (CV-18)

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1944
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 343 (October 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant William Marshall Knight, United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a Fighter Plane in Fighting Squadron FOURTEEN (VF-14), embarked in U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), over the Philippine Islands, on 13 September 1944.