Rudolf Anderson

USAF pilot, the only person killed by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1927-1962)
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Rudolf Anderson
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Rudolf Anderson

Summary

Rudolf Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Spartanburg[2]. He was born on September 15, 1927[3]. He died in Cuba[4]. He died on October 27, 1962[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (635 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Anderson's place of birth was Spartanburg[2].
  • Rudolf Anderson passed away in Cuba[4].
  • Rudolf Anderson was born on September 15, 1927[3].
  • Rudolf Anderson died on October 27, 1962[5].
  • Rudolf Anderson is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park[8].
  • Rudolf Anderson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Rudolf Anderson worked as a military officer[6].
  • Rudolf Anderson was educated at Clemson University[10].
  • Rudolf Anderson's education included a stint at Greenville High School[11].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Distinguished Flying Cross[12].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Purple Heart[13].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Air Force Cross[15].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Eagle Scout[16].
  • Rudolf Anderson is recorded as male[17].
  • Rudolf Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Rudolf Anderson's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[19].
  • Rudolf Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf Anderson[20].
  • Rudolf Anderson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[21].
  • Rudolf Anderson was part of the conflict Korean War[22].
  • Rudolf Anderson was part of the conflict Cuban Missile Crisis[23].
  • Rudolf Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[24].
  • Rudolf Anderson's given name is recorded as Rudolf[25].
  • Rudolf Anderson's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Spartanburg[2], Rudolf Anderson… he was born on September 15, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Clemson University[10], a public university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1889[29] and Greenville High School[11], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1938[32].

Career and Affiliations

Rudolf Anderson worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], a courage award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1926[35]; Purple Heart[13], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1932[38]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1960[41]; Air Force Cross[15], a courage award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1960[44]; and Eagle Scout[16], an Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America[45], in United States[46], founded in 1911[47].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Anderson died on October 27, 1962[5]. He died in Cuba[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park[8].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Anderson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (635 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Anderson born?

Born in Spartanburg[2], Rudolf Anderson…

Where did Rudolf Anderson die?

Rudolf Anderson passed away in Cuba[4].

What did Rudolf Anderson do for work?

Rudolf Anderson worked as military officer[6].

Where did Rudolf Anderson go to school?

Rudolf Anderson was educated at Clemson University[10] and Greenville High School[11].

What awards did Rudolf Anderson receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], Purple Heart[13], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], and Air Force Cross[15].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · IdeasMagnet · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Clemson University, Greenville High School
    Given name → Rudolf
    Openstreetmap way id → 218658749
    Occupation → —
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P10689]]: 218658749, Adding OSM way id claim from wikidata tag on way/218658749 in United States"
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