Curtis LeMay
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Summary
Curtis LeMay was born on November 15, 1906[1], in Columbus[2]. He died on October 1, 1990[3], in Riverside[4]. He worked as an air force officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,833 views/month, #5,967 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: United States Air Force Academy Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Position held: Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[11], Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[12]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[13], South High School[14], Air Corps Tactical School[15]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1939–1945[16], Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Air Medal[18], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[19], Commander of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite[20], Silver Star[21], Harmon Trophy[22], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[23], Royal Order of the Sword[24], Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[25], Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], National Aviation Hall of Fame[27], World War II Victory Medal[28], Distinguished Service Cross[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[31]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[32], United States Army Air Forces[33], United States Army Air Corps[34], Ohio National Guard[35]
- Commons category: Curtis LeMay[36]
- Military, police or special rank: general[37]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[38]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Twentieth Air Force[39], Strategic Air Command[40]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[41], World War II[42]
- Family name: LeMay[43]
- Given name: Curtis[44], Emerson[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Curtis LeMay[46]
- Commons gallery: Curtis LeMay[47]
- Allegiance: United States[48]
- Manner of death: natural causes[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Curtis LeMay include LeMay Range[50], a mountain range[51].
Why It Matters
Curtis LeMay has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include LeMay Range[50], a mountain range[51].
FAQs
Where was Curtis LeMay born?
Curtis LeMay's place of birth was Columbus[2].
Where did Curtis LeMay die?
Curtis LeMay died in Riverside[4].
What did Curtis LeMay do for work?
Curtis LeMay worked as an air force officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did Curtis LeMay go to school?
Curtis LeMay was educated at Ohio State University[13], South High School[14], and Air Corps Tactical School[15].
What awards did Curtis LeMay receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[16], Distinguished Flying Cross[17], and Air Medal[18].