About E. Henry Knoche
Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 85). E. Henry Knoche was an American military personnel.
Enno Henry Knoche (January 14, 1925 – July 9, 2010), known colloquially as 'Hank,' was an American intelligence officer who served as deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency and acting Director of Central Intelligence.
Life and career Knoche attended Mt. Lebanon School District, where he played basketball and tennis, winning a Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League doubles championship. In 1942, he enrolled in Washington & Jefferson College, playing baseball and the freshman basketball team. He then enlisted in the United States Navy to serve in World War II in 1943.
He served in the United States Navy as a Navy intelligence officer, in World War II, and the Korean War.
Upon Bush's resignation from the CIA with the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter on January 20, 1977, Knoche became acting director. His term as acting director ended when Stansfield Turner was confirmed as director of the CIA on March 9, 1977.
Knoche retired on August 1, 1977. He was awarded the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.
He married Angie Papoulas in 1947; they had five sons.
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Who was E. Henry Knoche?
Deputy Director of the CIA (1925–2010)
When was E. Henry Knoche born?
E. Henry Knoche was born on 14 January 1925 in Charleston.
When did E. Henry Knoche die?
E. Henry Knoche died on 9 July 2010.
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E. Henry Knoche was a military personnel.
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E. Henry Knoche was American.
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