William McKnight

Coxswain William McKnight William McKnight (May 3, 1842 – November 4, 1914) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

During the Civil War, William McKnight served in the U.S. Navy as a Coxswain. On April 24, 1862, as a gun captain on board , he participated in combat against Confederate ships as the Federal fleet fought its way past the fortifications protecting the approaches to New Orleans, Louisiana. For his conduct during this event, Coxswain McKnight was awarded the Medal of Honor. Provided by Wikipedia
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    by McKnight, William
    Published 2013
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    by McKnight, William John, 1865-
    Published 1927
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    by McKnight, William Marion, Jr
    Published 1962
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    Published 1965
    Other Authors: ...McKnight, William A. (William Albert), 1911-1986...
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    Published 2002
    ...Lee McKnight, William Lehr, Raymond Linsenmayer --...
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