This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mybuzzybee Surnames: McKnight Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andy, thank you for caring for the graves of American servicemen. While I am not related to Leroy M. McKnight and do not know anything about him, I did locate the following service enlistment record. Since you indicate that he came from Marion County, Alabama, this may be the man you seek. I hope this helps you in your search. Deborah U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Leroy M McKnight Name: Leroy M McKnight Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Alabama State: Alabama County or City: Marion Enlistment Date: 2 Nov 1943 Enlistment State: Florida Enlistment City: Camp Blanding Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Linotype Operator (Linotype and monotype operator. ) or Printer or Monotype Operator Marital Status: Married Height: 00 Weight: 000 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.