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North
High School Wall of Honor
Jay Franklin Knight
Class of June, 1957 |
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Research done by Claradell Shedd, class of 1953. PAGE IN PROGRESS |
| Jay Franklin Knight |
Jay graduated
from North High in June, 1957. Enlisted in the US Navy in Des
Moines, IA. At the time of his enlistment, he was single with
no dependents. At the time, his next of kin was Mrs. and Mrs.F.W.
Knight located at 2308 Adams Avenue, Des Moines, IA. His service
number is 9736670.
Jay's duty was in the US Navy, serving in
Pensacola, New Orleans, etc. |
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| Jay Franklin Knight |
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| Year |
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Rank |
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Status |
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| June, 1957 |
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x |
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Graduated from North High,
Des Moines, IA |
| date |
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US Navy/Rank |
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Enlisted in Des Moines, IA. |
| June, 1957
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x |
US Navy |
x |
Train to Great Lakes,
IL for boot training. Seaman Apprentice? |
| August,
1957 |
x |
US Navy |
x |
Bus to Norfolk, VA for
Radio School. Walked to pier and saw the USS Iowa and USS Des
Moines (cruiser) |
| date |
x |
US Navy |
x |
First stint was 14 years
as Master Recruiter for US Navy in various locations including
Pensacola, FL a couple of times, New Orleans, LA |
| date |
x |
US Navy |
x |
Several for a number of years. Then
left US Navy. Then rejoined US Navy for another lengthy tour.
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| date |
x |
x |
x |
Duty stations. Where, etc. Coulnd't
recall. |
| date |
x |
US Navy/Rank |
x |
Discharge. Where? |
| date |
x |
Family |
x |
Married Karen Sue. Where and when? |
| 2012 |
x |
US Navy |
x |
Discharged. |
| 2017 |
x |
Retirement |
x |
In Pensacola, FL. |
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| Photo of Jay in uniform |
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samples
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Jay
Franklin Knight
Rank
US Navy
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Medals/Badges Conferred
TBD |
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| 06/09/17.
Residing in Florida. |
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