Jimmy Doolittle
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Summary
Jimmy Doolittle was born on December 14, 1896[1], in Alameda[2]. He died on September 27, 1993[3], in Pebble Beach[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5], military officer[6], and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,404 views/month, #5,780 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[11], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[12], Manual Arts High School[13], Air Force Institute of Technology[14], Los Angeles City College[15], Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Engineering[16]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Bronze Star Medal[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Medal of Honor[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], Air Medal[22], Silver Star[23], Daniel Guggenheim Medal[24], Harmon Trophy[25], National Aviation Hall of Fame[26], NAS Public Welfare Medal[27], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[28], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[29], Legion of Honour[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[32]
- Commons category: James Harold Doolittle[33]
- Military, police or special rank: general[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[35], World War II[36], Doolittle Raid[37]
- Family name: Doolittle[38]
- Given name: James[39], Harold[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Harold Doolittle[41]
- Commons gallery: James Harold Doolittle[42]
- Participant in: 1931 Bendix Trophy Race[43]
- Nickname: Jimmy[44]
- Country for sport: United States[45]
- Name in native language: James Harold Doolittle[46]
- Start of work period: 1917[47]
- End of work period: 1959[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jimmy Doolittle include James H. Doolittle Award[49], an award[50].
Why It Matters
Jimmy Doolittle has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include James H. Doolittle Award[49], an award[50].
FAQs
Where was Jimmy Doolittle born?
Jimmy Doolittle's place of birth was Alameda[2].
Where did Jimmy Doolittle die?
Jimmy Doolittle died in Pebble Beach[4].
What did Jimmy Doolittle do for work?
Jimmy Doolittle worked as an aircraft pilot[5], military officer[6], and engineer[7].
Where did Jimmy Doolittle go to school?
Jimmy Doolittle was educated at University of California, Berkeley[11], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[12], Manual Arts High School[13], and Air Force Institute of Technology[14].
What awards did Jimmy Doolittle receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Bronze Star Medal[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], and Medal of Honor[20].