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KNIGHT, Gabriel Maxim - Date of
birth
7 July 1917 -
Age
27 - Place of
birth
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana -
Hometown
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
38223146 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
36th Armored Infantry Regiment,
3rd Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
19 November 1944 - Place of
death
Scherpenseel, Battle at Aachen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| A | 16 | 46 |
Immediate family
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Members
J.E. Knight (father)
More information
Pfc Gabriel M. Knight enlisted at Camp Livingston, Louisiana on 11 August 1942.The citation follows:
"For gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on November 19, 1944. Pfc. G.M. Knight displayed outstanding qualities of bravery and fearlessness as his company was clearing out enemy resistance in the streets and houses of a German town. On one occasion, the advance of his company with the supporting tanks, was impeded by an anti-tank gun emplacement in a street. Under extremely heavy artillery, machinegun and demall arms fire, Pfc. Knight single-handedly advanced and knocked out the anti-tank gun with grenades and small arms. During this action he was struck by enemy fire and through his courage and aggressiveness, his unit was able to continue the advance. The actions of Pfc. Knight reflected the highest of credit upon himself and one in keeping with the highest tradition of the armed forces."
Signed (Edward F. Witsell, Major General, Acting)
Source of information: Michelle C. Guidry, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, Newspaper Clipping in The Daily Advertiser - Lafayette, LA newspaper
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, Michelle C. Guidry