Charles A. Gabriel

United States Air Force General (1928–2003)
Person human Q1063468
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Charles A. Gabriel

Summary

Charles A. Gabriel is a human[1]. He was born in North Carolina[2]. He was born on January 21, 1928[3]. He passed away in Arlington County[4]. He died on September 4, 2003[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles A. Gabriel's place of birth was North Carolina[2].
  • Charles A. Gabriel died in Arlington County[4].
  • Charles A. Gabriel was born on January 21, 1928[3].
  • Charles A. Gabriel died on September 4, 2003[5].
  • Charles A. Gabriel is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Charles A. Gabriel held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Charles A. Gabriel worked as a military officer[6].
  • Charles A. Gabriel held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[10].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's education included a stint at George Washington University[11].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Charles A. Gabriel was educated at Catawba College[13].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Distinguished Flying Cross[14].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Air Medal[17].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18].
  • Charles A. Gabriel received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Charles A. Gabriel is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[22].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's Commons category is recorded as Charles A. Gabriel[23].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Charles A. Gabriel was part of the conflict Korean War[25].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's family name is recorded as Gabriel[26].
  • Charles A. Gabriel's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles A. Gabriel's place of birth was North Carolina[2]. He was born on January 21, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at George Washington University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30]; United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1802[33]; and Catawba College[13], a college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1851[36].

Career and Affiliations

Charles A. Gabriel worked as a military officer[6]. He held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1926[39]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[42], in United States[43]; Air Medal[17], a medallion[44], in United States[45], founded in 1942[46]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1960[49]; and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[50], in Germany[51].

Death and Burial

Charles A. Gabriel died on September 4, 2003[5]. He passed away in Arlington County[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Charles A. Gabriel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Charles A. Gabriel born?

Charles A. Gabriel was born in North Carolina[2].

Where did Charles A. Gabriel die?

Charles A. Gabriel passed away in Arlington County[4].

What did Charles A. Gabriel do for work?

Charles A. Gabriel worked as military officer[6].

Where did Charles A. Gabriel go to school?

Charles A. Gabriel was educated at George Washington University[11], United States Military Academy[12], and Catawba College[13].

What awards did Charles A. Gabriel receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[14], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], and Air Medal[17].

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  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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