Danny McKnight
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Danny R. McKnight (born April 9, 1951) is an American retired colonel who served in the United States Army. He is best known for his role as commander of the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in the Battle of Mogadishu.[1] His participation in the battle was also heavily portrayed in the film Black Hawk Down, where his role was played by Tom Sizemore.[2]
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Born | (1951-04-09) April 9, 1951 (age 73) Columbus, Georgia |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1973–2002 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 3rd Ranger Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment 4th Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment First United States Army |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal with Valor Purple Heart |
Relations | Linda McKnight (spouse) |
Other work | Motivational speaker |
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