Creighton Abrams

United States Army General (1914-1974)
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Creighton Abrams

Summary

Creighton Abrams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Springfield[2]. He was born on September 15, 1914[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on September 4, 1974[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,103 views/month, #6,711 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Springfield[2], Creighton Abrams…
  • Creighton Abrams passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Creighton Abrams was born on September 15, 1914[3].
  • Creighton Abrams died on September 4, 1974[5].
  • Creighton Abrams is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Creighton Abrams held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Creighton Abrams worked as a military officer[6].
  • Creighton Abrams held the position of Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10].
  • Creighton Abrams held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[11].
  • Creighton Abrams was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12].
  • Creighton Abrams's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • Creighton Abrams's education included a stint at United States Army War College[14].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Bronze Star Medal[15].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Silver Star[17].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Distinguished Service Cross[18].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Distinguished Service Medal[19].
  • Creighton Abrams received the Legion of Merit[20].
  • Creighton Abrams is recorded as male[21].
  • Creighton Abrams's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Creighton Abrams's military branch is recorded as United States Army[23].
  • Creighton Abrams's Commons category is recorded as Creighton Abrams[24].
  • Creighton Abrams's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Creighton Abrams's commander of is recorded as 2nd Cavalry Regiment[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Creighton Abrams's place of birth was Springfield[2]. He was born on September 15, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; United States Military Academy[13], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; and United States Army War College[14], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37].

Career and Affiliations

Creighton Abrams's professions included military officer[6]. Positions held include Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1947[40] and Chief of Staff of the United States Army[11], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1903[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[15], a courage award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1944[46]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[47], in United States[48]; Silver Star[17], a star[49], in United States[50], founded in 1918[51]; Distinguished Service Cross[18], a courage award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1918[54]; Distinguished Service Medal[19], a medallion[55], in United States[56], founded in 1918[57]; and Legion of Merit[20], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1942[60].

Death and Burial

Creighton Abrams died on September 4, 1974[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Creighton Abrams include M1 Abrams[61], a combat vehicle family[62] and IG Farben Building[63], an office building[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1930[66].

Why It Matters

Creighton Abrams ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,103 views/month, #6,711 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

Entities named for him include M1 Abrams[61], a combat vehicle family[62] and IG Farben Building[63], an office building[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1930[66].

FAQs

Where was Creighton Abrams born?

Born in Springfield[2], Creighton Abrams…

Where did Creighton Abrams die?

Creighton Abrams died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Creighton Abrams do for work?

Creighton Abrams worked as military officer[6].

Where did Creighton Abrams go to school?

Creighton Abrams was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], United States Military Academy[13], and United States Army War College[14].

What awards did Creighton Abrams receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], Silver Star[17], and Distinguished Service Cross[18].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [67] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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