Person:Dale Knight (5)

OBITUARY: Cassia County ID Archives News.....DALE KNIGHT S PURPLE HEART ARRIVES FOR FAMILY THIS WEEK December 21, 1944 Burley Herald December 21, 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred N. Knight of route two have received the purple heart and accompanying citation signed by President Roosevelt, which is post-humously awarded to their son, Dale Knight. He was reported missing in action on June 6 in the Normandy beach head landing, then was reported killed that day,in word received in September. The citation states that the award is made for bravery in action and for meritorious deeds.

CENSUS: 1930 United States Federal Census Name: Dale C Knight Home in 1930: Pella, Cassia, Idaho Age: 8 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922 Relation to Head of House: Son Father's Name: Alferd N Mother's Name: Isabell Occupation: Household Members: Name Age Alferd N Knight 36 Isabell Knight 37 Afton Knight 14 Glen F Knight 11 Dale C Knight 8 Ruth Knight 6 Newell L Knight 4 5/12 Don R Knight 1 10/12 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Pella, Cassia, Idaho; Roll: 398; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 454.0.