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KNOX, Edward Rose - Date of
birth
1920 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
Taylor, Beckham County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Buffalo Gap, Jones County, Texas
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
06268696 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
C Company,
139th Airborne Engineer Battalion,
17th Airborne Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
24 March 1945 - Place of
death
Wesel, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 13 | 6 |
Immediate family
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Members
Clifford V. Knox (father)
Nellie M. (Stratton) Knox (mother)
John T. Knox (brother)
Leonard Knox (brother)
Arthur V. Knox (brother)
Jonnie R. Knox (sister)
Kathryn P. Knox (sister)
More information
Pvt Edward R. KnoxHe was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For gallantry in action again the enemy near Wesel, Germany, on 24 March 1945. Upon landing behind enemy lines in the airborne operation across the Rhine River, Pfc Knox, with gallantry and utter disregard for his own safety attempted to rescue a wounded comrade from an exposed position very near an enemy held house. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, his unselfish action exemplified the highest sense of duty and was in keeping with the highest standards of military conduct.
On the photo, he poses with his brother John. Two other brothers also served: 2nd Lt Leonard Knox served in the South Pacific and Arthur Knox in the U.S. Navy.
Source of information: Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ww2-airborne.us, www.ancestry.com - Abilene Reporter-News / Family Trees / Headstone and Interment Record
Photo source: Abilene Reporter News, www.findagrave.com, Fred