Alan Shapley

Summary

Alan Shapley is a human^[1]. Born in New York City^[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1903^[3]. He passed away in Bethesda^[4]. He died on May 13, 1973^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6].

Key Facts

• Alan Shapley's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• Alan Shapley died in Bethesda^[4].
• Alan Shapley was born on February 9, 1903^[3].
• Alan Shapley died on May 13, 1973^[5].
• Alan Shapley's father was Charles F. Herreshoff^[7].
• Alan Shapley's mother was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley^[8].
• Alan Shapley held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Alan Shapley worked as a military officer^[6].
• Alan Shapley was educated at United States Naval Academy^[10].
• Alan Shapley's education included a stint at National War College^[11].
• Alan Shapley was educated at Peddie School^[12].
• Alan Shapley received the Bronze Star Medal^[13].
• Alan Shapley received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[14].
• Alan Shapley received the Silver Star^[15].
• Alan Shapley received the Navy Cross^[16].
• Alan Shapley is recorded as male^[17].
• Alan Shapley's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Alan Shapley's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[19].
• Alan Shapley's Commons category is recorded as Alan Shapley (general)^[20].
• Alan Shapley was part of the conflict Korean War^[21].
• Alan Shapley was part of the conflict World War II^[22].
• Alan Shapley's family name is recorded as Shapley^[23].
• Alan Shapley's given name is recorded as Alan^[24].
• Alan Shapley's allegiance is recorded as United States^[25].
• Alan Shapley's stepparent is recorded as Lloyd Stowell Shapley^[26].

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Origins and Family

Alan Shapley's place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on February 9, 1903^[3]. His father was Charles F. Herreshoff^[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley^[8].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy^[10], a naval academy^[27], in United States^[28], founded in 1845^[29], headquartered in Naval Academy^[30]; National War College^[11], a staff college^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1945^[33], headquartered in Fort Lesley J. McNair^[34]; and Peddie School^[12], a boarding school^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1864^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Alan Shapley's professions included military officer^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal^[13], a courage award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1944^[40]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[14], a grade of an order^[41], in United States^[42]; Silver Star^[15], a star^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1918^[45]; and Navy Cross^[16], a courage award^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1919^[48].

Death and Burial

Alan Shapley died on May 13, 1973^[5]. He passed away in Bethesda^[4].

FAQs

Where was Alan Shapley born?

Alan Shapley was born in New York City^[2].

Where did Alan Shapley die?

Alan Shapley passed away in Bethesda^[4].

Who were Alan Shapley's parents?

Alan Shapley's father was Charles F. Herreshoff^[7]. Alan Shapley's mother was Elizabeth Harrison Shapley^[8].

What did Alan Shapley do for work?

Alan Shapley worked as military officer^[6].

Where did Alan Shapley go to school?

Alan Shapley was educated at United States Naval Academy^[10], National War College^[11], and Peddie School^[12].

What awards did Alan Shapley receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal^[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[14], Silver Star^[15], and Navy Cross^[16].