Raymond Larry Knight | |
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 Raymond L. Knight as an aviation cadet. (U.S. Air Force photo) | |
| Born | June 15, 1922 Houston, Texas, US[1][2] |
| Died | April 25, 1945 (aged 22) Apennine Mountains, Italian Social Republic |
| Place of burial | Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 346th Fighter Squadron, 350th Fighter Group |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart (3) Air Medal (6) |
Raymond Larry Knight[2][3] (June 15, 1922 – April 25, 1945) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
- ^ "Standard Certificate of Birth". Vol. 2123, no. 32992. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Texas State Board of Health.
- ^ a b "Registration Card". Vol. N110, no. 12762. Selective Service System.
- ^ Texas Handbook Online