Richard T. Knowles

Richard T. Knowles
Nickname(s)	Dick
Born	(1916-12-20)December 20, 1916 Chicago, Illinois
Died	September 18, 2013(2013-09-18) (aged 96) Roswell, New Mexico
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1942–1974
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	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

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.