Basic Details Surname McKnight Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) KOSB Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Death and Burial details Country of death Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 12 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action