Retired Company A, 2d Battalion, 75th Infantry 1SG dies

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Retired Company A, 2d Battalion, 75th Infantry 1SG dies

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Ranger Knab actually passed away last month, but I just heard the news today. Thanks J.

Rest in Peace 1SG Knab. Blue skies.

~S~

George H.A. Knab
1SG George Knab retired from Company A, 2d Battalion, 75th Infantry in July 1976. He was an instructor at the Mountain Ranger Camp in Georgia during 1971-1973(4). He died on October 10th, 2007 after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He is survived by his widow, Ursula and three sons: Art (Michelle), Wally, and Matthew and two grand daughters.
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RIP
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RIP Ranger
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Post by Jim »

Does anyone have a location for First Sergeant Knab? I just got off the phone with retired CSM Mike Martin who had served with Knab in the Mountains. Their families were close at the time.
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RIP.
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May he rest in peace.
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