Richard T. Knowles

Richard T. Knowles
Nickname(s)Dick
Born(1916-12-20)December 20, 1916
Chicago, Illinois
DiedSeptember 18, 2013(2013-09-18) (aged 96)
Roswell, New Mexico
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1974
RankLieutenant General
CommandsI Corps
Task Force Oregon
196th Light Infantry Brigade
Battles / warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart

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.