Background
Knobloch was born in West Allis, Wisconsin in 1918.
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Richard Knobloch
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He attended the University of Wisconsin and Kansas State College.
Career
Later he would move to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Knobloch died on August 13, 2001. Knobloch joined the United States Army in 1940.
During World World War II he participated in the Doolittle Raid.
Following the war he was assigned to the Ninth Air Force and became Vice Commander of the 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. In 1960 he entered the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
His retirement was effective as of February 1, 1970. Lieutenant Knobloch with 79 other officers and enlisted men volunteered for this mission knowing full well that the chances of survival were extremely remote, and executed his part in it with great skill and daring.
Achievements
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Later assignments include serving as Deputy Chief of Staff of Plans of Pacific Air Forces. Awards he received include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, the Air Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Meda His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Acting of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard A. Knobloch, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement as Company-Pilot of a B-25 Bomber of the 1st Special Aviation Project (Doolittle Raider Force), while participating in a highly destructive raid on the Japanese mainland on 18 April 1942. This achievement reflects high cr on himself and the military service.
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Born
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Died
August 13, 2001 (aged 83) -
Nationality
United States
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross; legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Cross; Distinguished Flying Cross; Legion of Merit; Air Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; Chief of Staff
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.