Knoderer, John Robert, 1917-1994
Person
Biography
Major John Robert Knoderer was a Dental Corps officer in the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Philippines and in Japan during the American Occupation. He was awarded the Silver Star medal on February 19, 1945, for his service in Luzon, Philippines. Knoderer continued his dental practice after the war and was an instructor of dentistry at Ohio State University. He married Jessie Phyllis Blickensderfer in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on August 26, 1942.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
John Robert Knoderer Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 000092
Abstract
The John Robert Knoderer Collection contains various materials related to Knoderer's service in the Dental Corps with the 11th Airborne Division. Included in the collection are various photographs, Knoderer’s report of separation and silver star citation, an 11th Airborne photobook, a greeting card, and two personal scrapbooks. The scrapbooks contain photographs of Knoderer and his wife, Jessie Phyllis Knoderer; clippings pertaining to the Knoderers, their wedding, and the war; V-Mail...
Dates:
1942 - 1946