Background
Knight, Harry Edward was born on July 9, 1876 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry Warren and Tressa (Taylor) Knight.
Knight, Harry Edward was born on July 9, 1876 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry Warren and Tressa (Taylor) Knight.
Graduate Montclair (New Jersey) Military Academy, 1895. Student Lehigh University, 1895-1898. Graduate Infantry and Calvary School, 1904, Army War College, 1928.
Enlisted as private, United States Army, 1898. Appointed 2nd Lieutenant infantry, 1898. Advanced through grades to major general.
Retired May 31, 1938.
Member Military Order of World War, Psi Upsilon. Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Celeste Foote, December 12, 1905.