Arthur William Radford

United States naval aviator (1896-1973)
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Arthur William Radford
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Arthur William Radford

Summary

Arthur William Radford is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 27, 1896[3]. He passed away in Bethesda[4]. He died on August 17, 1973[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Arthur William Radford's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Arthur William Radford died in Bethesda[4].
  • Arthur William Radford was born on February 27, 1896[3].
  • Arthur William Radford died on August 17, 1973[5].
  • Arthur William Radford is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Among Arthur William Radford's spouses was Miriam J. Caro[9].
  • Arthur William Radford held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Arthur William Radford's professions included military officer[6].
  • Arthur William Radford held the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[11].
  • Arthur William Radford held the position of High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands[12].
  • Arthur William Radford held the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations[13].
  • Arthur William Radford was educated at United States Naval Academy[14].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal[16].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Navy Cross[18].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Navy Unit Commendation[19].
  • Arthur William Radford received the Victory Medal[20].
  • Arthur William Radford is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur William Radford's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur William Radford's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[23].
  • Arthur William Radford's Commons category is recorded as Arthur W. Radford[24].
  • Arthur William Radford's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Arthur William Radford's commander of is recorded as United States Indo-Pacific Command[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Arthur William Radford… he was born on February 27, 1896[3].

Education

Arthur William Radford was educated at United States Naval Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Arthur William Radford worked as a military officer[6]. Positions held include Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[11], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30]; High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands[12], a position[31], founded in 1947[32]; and Vice Chief of Naval Operations[13], a military rank[33], in United States[34], founded in 1942[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[36], in United States[37]; Navy Distinguished Service Medal[16], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1919[40]; Order of the Bath[17], an order of chivalry[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1725[43]; Navy Cross[18], a courage award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1919[46]; Navy Unit Commendation[19], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1944[49]; and Victory Medal[20], a service medal[50].

Personal Life

Arthur William Radford was married to Miriam J. Caro[9].

Death and Burial

Arthur William Radford died on August 17, 1973[5]. He died in Bethesda[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Arthur William Radford ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,246 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Arthur William Radford born?

Arthur William Radford's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Arthur William Radford die?

Arthur William Radford died in Bethesda[4].

Who was Arthur William Radford married to?

Arthur William Radford's spouses include Miriam J. Caro[9].

What did Arthur William Radford do for work?

Arthur William Radford worked as military officer[6].

Where did Arthur William Radford go to school?

Arthur William Radford was educated at United States Naval Academy[14].

What awards did Arthur William Radford receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[16], Order of the Bath[17], and Navy Cross[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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