Earle Wheeler

United States Army general (1908–1975)
Person human Q343336

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Summary

Earle Wheeler's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[1]. He was born on January 13, 1908[2]. He died in Frederick[3]. He died on December 18, 1975[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5].

Body

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[10], a military academy[24], in United States[25], founded in 1802[26] and Eastern High School[11], a high school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1890[29].

Career and Affiliations

Positions held include Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[8], a position[30], in United States[31], founded in 1949[32] and Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9], a position[33], in United States[34], founded in 1903[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Medal[12], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1918[38]; Defense Distinguished Service Medal[13], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1970[41]; Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1944[44]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; and Legion of Honour[16], a state order[47], in France[48], founded in 1802[49].

FAQs

Where was Earle Wheeler born?

Earle Wheeler's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[1].

Where did Earle Wheeler die?

Earle Wheeler passed away in Frederick[3].

What did Earle Wheeler do for work?

Earle Wheeler worked as mathematician[5].

Where did Earle Wheeler go to school?

Earle Wheeler was educated at United States Military Academy[10] and Eastern High School[11].

What awards did Earle Wheeler receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[12], Defense Distinguished Service Medal[13], Bronze Star Medal[14], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].

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