Emil Kapaun

Summary

Emil Kapaun is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Pilsen^[2]. He was born on April 20, 1916^[3]. He passed away in Pyokdong County^[4]. He died on May 23, 1951^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6] and military personnel^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Emil Kapaun's place of birth was Pilsen^[2].
• Emil Kapaun died in Pyokdong County^[4].
• Emil Kapaun was born on April 20, 1916^[3].
• Emil Kapaun died on May 23, 1951^[5].
• Burial took place at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception^[9].
• Emil Kapaun held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Emil Kapaun's professions included Catholic priest^[6].
• Emil Kapaun worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Emil Kapaun held the position of chaplain^[11].
• Emil Kapaun was educated at The Catholic University of America^[12].
• Emil Kapaun received the Medal of Honor^[13].
• Emil Kapaun received the Bronze Star Medal^[14].
• Emil Kapaun received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15].
• Emil Kapaun received the World War II Victory Medal^[16].
• Emil Kapaun received the Distinguished Service Cross^[17].
• Emil Kapaun received the Prisoner of War Medal^[18].
• Emil Kapaun's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[19].
• Emil Kapaun is recorded as male^[20].
• Emil Kapaun's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Emil Kapaun's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[22].
• Emil Kapaun's Commons category is recorded as Emil Kapaun^[23].
• Emil Kapaun's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain^[24].
• Emil Kapaun's canonization status is recorded as Servant of God^[25].
• Emil Kapaun's canonization status is recorded as Venerable^[26].
• Emil Kapaun was part of the conflict Korean War^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Emil Kapaun was born in Pilsen^[2]. He was born on April 20, 1916^[3].

Education

Emil Kapaun was educated at The Catholic University of America^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6] and military personnel^[7]. Emil Kapaun held the position of chaplain^[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor^[13], a courage award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1862^[30]; Bronze Star Medal^[14], a courage award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1944^[33]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15], a grade of an order^[34], in United States^[35]; World War II Victory Medal^[16], an United States service medals of the world wars^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1945^[38]; Distinguished Service Cross^[17], a courage award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1918^[41]; and Prisoner of War Medal^[18], a service medal^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1985^[44].

Personal Life

Emil Kapaun's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[19].

Death and Burial

Emil Kapaun died on May 23, 1951^[5]. He passed away in Pyokdong County^[4]. He is buried at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception^[9].

Why It Matters

Emil Kapaun has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Emil Kapaun born?

Emil Kapaun was born in Pilsen^[2].

Where did Emil Kapaun die?

Emil Kapaun passed away in Pyokdong County^[4].

What did Emil Kapaun do for work?

Emil Kapaun worked as Catholic priest^[6] and military personnel^[7].

Where did Emil Kapaun go to school?

Emil Kapaun was educated at The Catholic University of America^[12].

What awards did Emil Kapaun receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor^[13], Bronze Star Medal^[14], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15], and World War II Victory Medal^[16].