Joseph F. Knight-Lubbock, TX
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 33.912 W 101° 48.522
14S E 239267 N 3717482
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at White River SD on January 1, 1891. He is buried in the City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, TX in Block 25, Lot 20, Space 2.
Waymark Code: WMYAAA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2018
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He was born on November 23, 1863 in Danville, IL and died on May 24, 1940 in Lubbock, TX. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: KNIGHT, JOSEPH F.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Troop F, 6th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At White River, S. Dak., 1 January 1891
• Date of issue: 1 May 1891
Citation: Led the advance in a spirited movement to the assistance of Troop K, 6th U.S. Cavalry.
Armed Service: Army
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