Name:
Harold Frederick Knight
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Serial Number:
O-757527
Unit:
563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1944-09-28
State:
Illinois
Cemetery:
Lorraine American Cem., Saint-Avold, France
Plot:
K
Row:
47
Grave:
23
Decoration:
Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Comments:
Harold Frederick Knight entered the military service in Illinois. He served in the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a First Lieutenant and Bombardier of #43-38404 aircraft during World War II. He was Killed in Action on September 28, 1944 and is now buried in the Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, France. 1Lt Knight was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.