Albert Eudorse Knox
Kentucky Post, Monday, 2 October 1950, page 5
METAL-Sgt. Albert Knox Jr., 23 year old son of Mrs. Helen Knox, 37 Ohio avenue, Newport, was awarded the Silver Star medal Sept. 7 for gallantry in action Aug 2 near Chungam-Ni Korea. Sgt. Knox, a member of an advanced guard that had captured an important road junction under heavy fire, placed two wounded men in a jeep, drove them to safety and returned for two other wounded men and took them to safety. He was a member of Company C, 29th Regiment.
He is a brother of Marvin Knox, Mrs. Mary Young, Mrs. Anita Ayoube and Mrs. Ruth Parise, all of Newport.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday, 25 November 1950, page 1
LETTER-A letter of consolation has been received by Mrs. Helen Knox, 714 Washington avenue, Newport, from Gen. Douglas MacArthur on the death of her son, Sgt. Albert Knox, who was killed in action on Oct 29 in Korea. Sgt. Know was awarded the Silver Star on Aug 2 for heroic action in saving some of his fellow soldiers. A short time later he was awarded the bronze star for further heroic work.
Gen. MacArthur's letter follows: "The untimely tragic death of your son, Albert, who met his death on the field of battle in Korea, has shocked all of us deeply. Some measure of comfort may be derived from the knowledge that he died in the service of his country and in the defense of a peace loving people. I am confident that his devotion to duty at the cost of all he held dear, will hasten the day when ruthless aggression shall disappear from the face of the earth and free men everywhere will live together in peace and harmony. Our faith enables us to withstand the shock and agrief of death. It is my earnest prayer that Almighty God will sustain and strengthen you in this hour of trial. While the loss of your beloved one will be a hardship, we know that no life is really lost for those who have faith in God. Sincerely, Douglas MacArthur."