Hugh Thompson Jr.
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Summary
Hugh Thompson Jr. was born on April 15, 1943[1], in Atlanta[2]. Hugh Thompson Jr. died on January 6, 2006[3], in Alexandria[4]. Hugh Thompson Jr. worked as an airman[5] and helicopter pilot[6]. Hugh Thompson Jr. ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,107 views/month, #5,867 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: Troy University[9], Stone Mountain High School[10]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[11], Soldier's Medal[12], Bronze Star Medal[13], Purple Heart[14], Air Medal[15], National Defense Service Medal[16], Vietnam Service Medal[17], Vietnam Campaign Medal[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military branch: United States Navy[20], United States Army[21]
- Commons category: Hugh C. Thompson, Jr.[22]
- Military, police or special rank: major[23]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[24]
- Cause of death: cancer[25]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[26], Tet Offensive[27]
- Family name: Thompson[28]
- Given name: Hugh[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr.[32]
Why It Matters
Hugh Thompson Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] Hugh Thompson Jr. is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Thompson Jr. born?
Hugh Thompson Jr. was born in Atlanta[2].
Where did Hugh Thompson Jr. die?
Hugh Thompson Jr. passed away in Alexandria[4].
What did Hugh Thompson Jr. do for work?
Hugh Thompson Jr. worked as an airman[5] and helicopter pilot[6].
Where did Hugh Thompson Jr. go to school?
Hugh Thompson Jr. was educated at Troy University[9] and Stone Mountain High School[10].
What awards did Hugh Thompson Jr. receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11], Soldier's Medal[12], Bronze Star Medal[13], and Purple Heart[14].