Vietnam War
| Unit | 309th Air Commando Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Lafayette Louisiana |
| Date of Death | December 11 1965 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
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Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Captain McKnight was a member of the 309th Air Commando Squadron. On December 11, 1965, he was a crew member of a Fairchild Provider Cargo Aircraft (C-123K) on a mission over Phu Yen, South Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed. His remains were recovered on June 16, 1974 and identified on February 27, 1979. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
