Robert Knapp graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1967. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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Robert Knapp graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1967. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert Eugene Knapp, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Knapp distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Knapp, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert Eugene Knapp, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Knapp distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Knapp, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.