Edward O'Hare

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1914–1943)
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Edward O'Hare
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Edward O'Hare

Summary

Edward O'Hare is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on March 13, 1914[3]. He died in Gilbert Islands[4]. He died on November 26, 1943[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,394 views/month, #6,964 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], Edward O'Hare…
  • Edward O'Hare passed away in Gilbert Islands[4].
  • Edward O'Hare was born on March 13, 1914[3].
  • Edward O'Hare died on November 26, 1943[5].
  • Edward O'Hare died on November 29, 1943[9].
  • Edward O'Hare is buried at Honolulu Memorial[10].
  • Edward O'Hare's father was Edward J. O'Hare[11].
  • Edward O'Hare held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edward O'Hare's professions included military officer[6].
  • Edward O'Hare's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Edward O'Hare's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Edward O'Hare's education included a stint at Western Military Academy[14].
  • Edward O'Hare received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Edward O'Hare received the Medal of Honor[16].
  • Edward O'Hare received the Purple Heart[17].
  • Edward O'Hare received the Navy Cross[18].
  • Edward O'Hare is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward O'Hare's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward O'Hare's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[21].
  • Edward O'Hare's Commons category is recorded as Edward O'Hare[22].
  • Edward O'Hare's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant commander[23].
  • Edward O'Hare was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Edward O'Hare's family name is recorded as O'Hare[25].
  • Edward O'Hare's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Edward O'Hare's date of disappearance is recorded as January 1, 1943[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward O'Hare's place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on March 13, 1914[3]. His father was Edward J. O'Hare[11].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[13], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31] and Western Military Academy[14], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1879[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1926[37]; Medal of Honor[16], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1862[40]; Purple Heart[17], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1932[43]; and Navy Cross[18], a courage award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1919[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 26, 1943[5] and November 29, 1943[9]. Edward O'Hare passed away in Gilbert Islands[4]. Burial took place at Honolulu Memorial[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward O'Hare include O'Hare International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in United States[49] and USS O'Hare[50], a destroyer[51].

Why It Matters

Edward O'Hare ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,394 views/month, #6,964 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include O'Hare International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in United States[49] and USS O'Hare[50], a destroyer[51].

FAQs

Where was Edward O'Hare born?

Born in St. Louis[2], Edward O'Hare…

Where did Edward O'Hare die?

Edward O'Hare died in Gilbert Islands[4].

Who were Edward O'Hare's parents?

Edward O'Hare's father was Edward J. O'Hare[11].

What did Edward O'Hare do for work?

Edward O'Hare worked as military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did Edward O'Hare go to school?

Edward O'Hare was educated at United States Naval Academy[13] and Western Military Academy[14].

What awards did Edward O'Hare receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], Medal of Honor[16], Purple Heart[17], and Navy Cross[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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