Chuck Yeager
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Summary
Chuck Yeager was born on February 13, 1923[1], in Myra[2]. He died on December 7, 2020[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as an airman[5], test pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,764 views/month, #5,501 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: airman[12]
- Field of work: aerial warfare[13], flight training[14], fighter unit[15], World War II[16]
- Educated at: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[17]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[18], Bronze Star Medal[19], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], Purple Heart[21], Presidential Medal of Freedom[22], Air Medal[23], Silver Star[24], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[25], Harmon Trophy[26], National Aviation Hall of Fame[27], California Hall of Fame[28], Horatio Alger Award[29], World War II Victory Medal[30], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[31]
- Member of: Rogers Commission[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[34]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[35], United States Army Air Forces[36]
- Commons category: Chuck Yeager[37]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier general[38], general[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[40], Vietnam War[41]
- Family name: Yeager[42]
- Given name: Charles[43], Chuck[44]
- Official website: http://www.chuckyeager.com[45]
Why It Matters
Chuck Yeager has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Chuck Yeager born?
Chuck Yeager's place of birth was Myra[2].
Where did Chuck Yeager die?
Chuck Yeager passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Chuck Yeager do for work?
Chuck Yeager worked as an airman[5], test pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], and military officer[8].
Where did Chuck Yeager go to school?
Chuck Yeager was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[17].
What awards did Chuck Yeager receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[18], Bronze Star Medal[19], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], and Purple Heart[21].