Henry H. Arnold

American general officer holding the ranks of General of the Army and General of the Air Force (1886-1950)
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Henry H. Arnold

Summary

Henry H. Arnold is a human[1]. Born in Gladwyne[2], he… he was born on June 25, 1886[3]. He passed away in Sonoma[4]. He died on January 15, 1950[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (648 views/month, #6,653 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry H. Arnold was born in Gladwyne[2].
  • Henry H. Arnold died in Sonoma[4].
  • Henry H. Arnold was born on June 25, 1886[3].
  • Henry H. Arnold died on January 15, 1950[5].
  • Henry H. Arnold is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Henry H. Arnold held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Henry H. Arnold's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Henry H. Arnold worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Henry H. Arnold was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].
  • Henry H. Arnold's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Henry H. Arnold was educated at Lower Merion High School[13].
  • Henry H. Arnold's education included a stint at Wright Flying School[14].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[17].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Air Medal[19].
  • Henry H. Arnold received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[20].
  • Henry H. Arnold was a member of International Air & Space Hall of Fame[21].
  • Henry H. Arnold was a member of Early Birds of Aviation[22].
  • Henry H. Arnold is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry H. Arnold's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry H. Arnold's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[25].
  • Henry H. Arnold's military branch is recorded as aviation[26].
  • Henry H. Arnold's Commons category is recorded as Henry H. Arnold[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry H. Arnold's place of birth was Gladwyne[2]. He was born on June 25, 1886[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; Lower Merion High School[13], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1894[37]; and Wright Flying School[14], an educational institution[38], in United States[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1926[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1815[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[17], a grade of an order[46], in Morocco[47]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[48], in United States[49]; Air Medal[19], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1942[52]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[20], a grade of an order[53], in Brazil[54].

Death and Burial

Henry H. Arnold died on January 15, 1950[5]. He passed away in Sonoma[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Henry H. Arnold ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (648 views/month, #6,653 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Henry H. Arnold born?

Born in Gladwyne[2], Henry H. Arnold…

Where did Henry H. Arnold die?

Henry H. Arnold passed away in Sonoma[4].

What did Henry H. Arnold do for work?

Henry H. Arnold worked as military personnel[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did Henry H. Arnold go to school?

Henry H. Arnold was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], United States Military Academy[12], Lower Merion High School[13], and Wright Flying School[14].

What awards did Henry H. Arnold receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[17], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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