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RONALD W KNOSKY

RONALD W KNOSKY - CPL

  • HOMETOWN:
  • linden
  • COUNTY:
  • Union
  • DATE OF BIRTH:
  • January 27, 1946
  • DATE OF CASUALTY:
  • May 14, 1967
  • BRANCH OF SERVICE:
  • Marines
  • RANK:
  • CPL
  • STATUS:
  • KIA
  • COUNTRY:
  • South Vietnam

Biography


Ronald W. Knosky was born on January 27, 1946.  His home of record is Linden, NJ.  He was an altar boy at St. Adalbert's and attended St. Adalbert's grammar school in Elizabeth.  He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1963.  His nickname was "Goose." 

Knosky served in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Corporal (CPL).

Knosky was killed in action on May 14, 1967.  He was survived by his mother, Laura Knosky.

There is a park in Linden, NJ, named in his honor.  It is located at Stiles and West Elm Streets.  

Sources: Joe Oleszkiewicz (friend) and NJVVMF.

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