Edwin "Pa" Watson

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Edwin "Pa" Watson

Summary

Edwin "Pa" Watson is a human[1]. Born in Eufaula[2], he… he was born on +1883-12-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4]. He died on +1945-02-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], secretary[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's place of birth was Eufaula[2].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson was born on +1883-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson died on +1945-02-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson was married to Frances Nash Watson[11].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson worked as a politician[6].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson worked as a secretary[7].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson worked as a military officer[8].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson held the position of White House Chief of Staff[13].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[14].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[15].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson received the Silver Star[16].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson received the Distinguished Service Medal[17].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson received the Croix de Guerre[18].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's image is recorded as Edwin M. Watson, Presidential Secretary, April 20, 1939. LCCN2016875480 (cropped).jpg[19].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson is recorded as male[20].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 121205914[22].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's military branch is recorded as infantry[23].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2010075610[24].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's Commons category is recorded as Pa Watson[25].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[26].
  • Edwin "Pa" Watson's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 49334607[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edwin "Pa" Watson was born in Eufaula[2]. He was born on +1883-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[14], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and United States Army Command and General Staff College[15], a staff college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1881[33], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], secretary[7], and military officer[8]. Edwin "Pa" Watson held the position of White House Chief of Staff[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Star[16], a star[35], in United States[36], founded in 1918[37]; Distinguished Service Medal[17], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1918[40]; and Croix de Guerre[18], an award[41], in France[42], founded in 1915[43].

Personal Life

Among Edwin "Pa" Watson's spouses was Frances Nash Watson[11].

Death and Burial

Edwin "Pa" Watson died on +1945-02-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Edwin "Pa" Watson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Edwin "Pa" Watson born?

Born in Eufaula[2], Edwin "Pa" Watson…

Where did Edwin "Pa" Watson die?

Edwin "Pa" Watson died in Atlantic Ocean[4].

Who was Edwin "Pa" Watson married to?

Edwin "Pa" Watson's spouses include Frances Nash Watson[11].

What did Edwin "Pa" Watson do for work?

Edwin "Pa" Watson worked as politician[6], secretary[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Edwin "Pa" Watson go to school?

Edwin "Pa" Watson was educated at United States Military Academy[14] and United States Army Command and General Staff College[15].

What awards did Edwin "Pa" Watson receive?

Honors received include Silver Star[16], Distinguished Service Medal[17], and Croix de Guerre[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Chicago Tribune. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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