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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class

    Regiment:

    1st Provisional Marine Brigade

    Action Date:

    July 21 – August 10, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 340 (July 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class Carl H. McKnight (NSN: 8453248), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade at Guam from 21 July to 10 August 1944. 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.