Andy, thank you for caring for the graves of American servicemen. While I am not related to Leroy 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097