ighted for his contributions towards Princess Di's fund, but few know that Americans can be knighted as well. Admiral Leighton W. Smith, Jr. was knighted in recognition of his role in NATO's Southern Command based in Naples (Worley 3).Although the way the title of "knight" is earned has inflected greatly over the centuries. Knighthood has never been awarded to an undeserving person. From medieval warriors to modern philanthropists knighthood has always been, and always will be, a mark of distinction for those who have attained it...
