Daniel J Knapp Service photo in uniform

August 10, 1918 – June 7, 1944

Daniel J Knapp

  • Killed In Action

Personal Information

Birthplace: Walton, NY

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 1st Division 18th Infantry

Theater of Operation: European

Battle: Normandy

Highest Rank: Tech 4 Sgt

Military Honors: Silver Star for Gallentry, Bronze Star, Purple Heart

Honored By: Lori L. Paparteys

Biography

Sergeant Daniel J. Knapp, a native of Walton. was killed in action in France on June 7, 1944. He had been in the North African and Sicilian campaigns. Sergeant Knapp was born Aug. 10. 1918. in Walton. and resided in the vicinity of Bainbridge and Afton before moving to West Laurens. He attended Bainbridge High School.

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