Charles Norman Shay

American writer and veteran from World War II and the Korean War
Person human Q11722756
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Charles Norman Shay

Summary

Charles Norman Shay is a human[1]. Born in Bristol[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1924[3]. He passed away in Thue et Mue[4]. He died on December 3, 2025[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], combat medic[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Norman Shay was born in Bristol[2].
  • Charles Norman Shay died in Thue et Mue[4].
  • Charles Norman Shay was born on June 27, 1924[3].
  • Charles Norman Shay died on December 3, 2025[5].
  • Burial took place at Q110332394[10].
  • Charles Norman Shay held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Charles Norman Shay worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Charles Norman Shay worked as a combat medic[7].
  • Charles Norman Shay worked as a writer[8].
  • Charles Norman Shay received the Silver Star[12].
  • Charles Norman Shay received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Charles Norman Shay is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Norman Shay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Norman Shay's military branch is recorded as United States Army[16].
  • Charles Norman Shay's Commons category is recorded as Charles Shay[17].
  • Charles Norman Shay's military, police or special rank is recorded as master sergeant[18].
  • Charles Norman Shay was part of the conflict Battle of Aachen[19].
  • Charles Norman Shay was part of the conflict Battle of Hürtgen Forest[20].
  • Charles Norman Shay was part of the conflict Battle of the Bulge[21].
  • Charles Norman Shay was part of the conflict Operation Overlord[22].
  • Charles Norman Shay was part of the conflict Korean War[23].
  • Charles Norman Shay's family name is recorded as Shay[24].
  • Charles Norman Shay's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Norman Shay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Charles Norman Shay's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Norman Shay'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bristol[2], Charles Norman Shay… he was born on June 27, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], combat medic[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Star[12], a star[28], in United States[29], founded in 1918[30] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[31], in France[32].

Death and Burial

Charles Norman Shay died on December 3, 2025[5]. He passed away in Thue et Mue[4]. He is buried at Q110332394[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Norman Shay ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #6,597 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Charles Norman Shay born?

Born in Bristol[2], Charles Norman Shay…

Where did Charles Norman Shay die?

Charles Norman Shay passed away in Thue et Mue[4].

What did Charles Norman Shay do for work?

Charles Norman Shay worked as military personnel[6], combat medic[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Charles Norman Shay receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[12] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . rtl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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