William A. Knowlton
William A. Knowlton | |
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| Birth name | William Allen Knowlton |
| Born | 19 June 1920 Weston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | 10 August 2008 (aged 88) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1943–1980 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Superintendent, United States Military Academy Allied Land Forces South East Europe |
| Conflicts | World War II Cold War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medals (10) |
| Children | Holly Petraeus |
| Relations | David Petraeus (son-in-law) |
General William Allen Knowlton (19 June 1920 – 10 August 2008) was a United States Army four-star general, and a former superintendent of the United States Military Academy. As a full general, he served as Commander, Allied Land Forces South East Europe, and as the United States military representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.