DONALD E. KNOWLTON, First Lieutenant, 160th Field Artillery Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in action, on 16 February 1944, in the vicinity of Carroceta, Italy. First Lieutenant Knowlton conducted artillery fire from an observation post on the outpost line of an infantry battalion. The outpost was attacked by enemy tanks and infantry and was forced to withdraw. First Lieutenant Knowlton refused to take cover and remained in position to adjust artillery fire on the advancing enemy. Through his efforts effective fire was brought to bear on the hostile force. The enemy assault advanced to a point within thirty yards of his position. First Lieutenant Knowlton simultaneously adjusted artillery fire and fired at enemy troops with his carbine, killing at least two of the enemy. During the assault he was critically wounded when struck in the head by machine pistol fire, but his accurate direction of artillery broke up the enemy threat, forcing the enemy to withdraw and reorganize. His intrepid actions and unswerving determination in the face of overwhelming enemy fire reflect the highest traditions of the Army of the United States. Entered military service from Santa Rosa, California.

Mr. Knowlton was a LIFE MEMBER and resided in Northern California.