Knichel, Richard W.
Item
Title
Knichel, Richard W.
Contributor
Biebrich, Caitlin
Birth Date
1930-07-28
Birthplace
Carlsdadt, New Jersey
Death Date
1998-02-16
Occupation
Instructor
Conflict
Military Branch
Rank
Corporal
Service Start Date
1951-09
Service End Date
1953-09
Military Service Description
Richard W. Knichel was drafted in September, 1951, during the Korean War. He served as an instructor at the radio school in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was a Corporal. Knichel served until September, 1953 and was in the Reserve until September, 1959.
Biographical Text
Richard W. Knichel was born on July 28, 1930 in Carlsdadt, New Jersey. He was living in Mahwah when he was drafted to the Korean War in September, 1951. He was stationed as an instructor at a radio school in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Knichel's service ended in September, 1953 and he stayed in the reserves until September, 1959.
Knichel was married to his wife, Barbara. He died on February 16, 1998.
Knichel was married to his wife, Barbara. He died on February 16, 1998.
Family Members
Barbara L. Knichel- Wife
Bibliography
Knichel, Barbara L., Mahwah Veterans Questionnaire- Richard W. Knichel, 06/30/2022
Collection
Citation
“Knichel, Richard W.,” Mahwah Veterans Project, accessed July 2, 2024, https://mahwahmuseum.reclaim.hosting/MVP/items/show/441.