World War II Honoree

Knute Anker Christensen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Miami, Florida

Honored By

Karen Markette

Relationship

Daughter

SERGEANT. AS THE FIRST SCOUT LEADING THE ENTIRE BATTALION, THE 1ST SQUAD OF THE 3RD PLATOON, COMPANY I, 85TH REGIMENT, 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION SKI TROOPS. WOUNDED BY A LAND MINE AT MOUNT BELVEDERE. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED AND REJOINED HIS COMPANY AFTER THE BATTLE AT THE PO RIVER. AFTER V-E DAY, HE WAS SENT TO AN ARMY HOSPITAL IN ARKANSAS FOR ADDITIONAL SURGERY TO REMOVE SHRAPNEL. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SERVICE.