"He led his cavalry troop against heavy concentrations of enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms
fire. After taking the troop's objective and while making preparations
for a defense, he discovered a nest of Japanese pillboxes and foxholes
to the right front. Preceding his men by at least 10 feet, he
immediately led an attack. Single-handedly he knocked out 2 enemy
pillboxes and killed the occupants of several foxholes. While attempting
to knock out a third pillbox, he was struck and blinded by an enemy
grenade. Although unable to see, he rallied his platoon and continued
forward in the assault on the remaining pillboxes. Before the task was
completed he fell mortally wounded. 1st Lt. Knight's gallantry and
intrepidity were responsible for the successful elimination of most of
the Japanese positions and served as an inspiration to officers and men
of his troop."
From 1Lt. Knight's Medal of Honor citation, awarded on June 25, 1945.
He was awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on May 1999. The
medal was given to sister who was to take it to his brother Curtis who
also fought in the battle.
May you be at peace,
Brian
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