Korean War
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Air Force |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 28 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Knott was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Knott was a crew member of a B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 345th Bomber Squadron, 98th Bomber Wing stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan. On March 28, 1952, while on a combat mission, two if the aircraft's engines caught fire. The order to bail out was given but later rescinded and the plane landed safely. His remains were recovered.