Edgar McCloughry

Royal Air Force air marshal
Person human Q5337373
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Edgar McCloughry

Summary

Edgar McCloughry is a human[1]. Born in Hindmarsh[2], he… he was born on September 10, 1896[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on November 15, 1972[5]. He worked as a fighter pilot[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edgar McCloughry's place of birth was Hindmarsh[2].
  • Edgar McCloughry passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Edgar McCloughry was born on September 10, 1896[3].
  • Edgar McCloughry died on November 15, 1972[5].
  • Edgar McCloughry held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • Edgar McCloughry's professions included fighter pilot[6].
  • Edgar McCloughry's professions included military officer[7].
  • Edgar McCloughry's education included a stint at University of Adelaide[10].
  • Edgar McCloughry's education included a stint at Trinity College[11].
  • Edgar McCloughry received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Edgar McCloughry received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[13].
  • Edgar McCloughry received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Edgar McCloughry received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Edgar McCloughry is recorded as male[16].
  • Edgar McCloughry's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Edgar McCloughry's military branch is recorded as First Australian Imperial Force[18].
  • Edgar McCloughry's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[19].
  • Edgar McCloughry's military branch is recorded as Australian Flying Corps[20].
  • Edgar McCloughry's Commons category is recorded as Edgar McCloughry[21].
  • Edgar McCloughry's military, police or special rank is recorded as air vice-marshal[22].
  • Edgar McCloughry was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Edgar McCloughry was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Edgar McCloughry's family name is recorded as McClaughry[25].
  • Edgar McCloughry's given name is recorded as Edgar[26].
  • Edgar McCloughry's allegiance is recorded as Australia[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar McCloughry was born in Hindmarsh[2]. He was born on September 10, 1896[3].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[10], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31] and Trinity College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fighter pilot[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1815[40]; Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1886[43]; and Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a cross[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1918[46].

Death and Burial

Edgar McCloughry died on November 15, 1972[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar McCloughry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Edgar McCloughry born?

Edgar McCloughry was born in Hindmarsh[2].

Where did Edgar McCloughry die?

Edgar McCloughry passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Edgar McCloughry do for work?

Edgar McCloughry worked as fighter pilot[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Edgar McCloughry go to school?

Edgar McCloughry was educated at University of Adelaide[10] and Trinity College[11].

What awards did Edgar McCloughry receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], Companion of the Order of the Bath[13], Distinguished Service Order[14], and Distinguished Flying Cross[15].

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank air vice-marshal
    Given name Edgar
    Allegiance Australia, United Kingdom
    Family name McClaughry
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