Unraveling A Comedy Legend: Facts About Don Knotts That Will Shock You

Service Rank

Knotts served in the United States Army, under the military number “35 756 363”, from June 21, 1943 to January 6, 1946. He was discharged in the rank of Technician Grade 5, which was the equivalent of a Corporal. A Corporal is a low-ranking noncommissioned officer in the armed forces.