Richard T. Knowles
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Richard Thomas Knowles (December 20, 1916 – September 18, 2013) was a United States Army lieutenant general, who served as assistant commander of the 1st Cavalry Division and as commander of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade and Task Force Oregon during the Vietnam War.
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Richard T. Knowles | |
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Nickname(s) | Dick |
Born | (1916-12-20)December 20, 1916 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | September 18, 2013(2013-09-18) (aged 96) Roswell, New Mexico |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1974 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | I Corps Task Force Oregon 196th Light Infantry Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
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