Eugene Esmonde

World War II Victoria Cross winner
Person human Q5407214
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Eugene Esmonde

Summary

Eugene Esmonde is a human[1]. His place of birth was Thurgoland[2]. He was born on March 1, 1909[3]. He died in English Channel[4]. He died on February 12, 1942[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Eugene Esmonde was born in Thurgoland[2].
  • Eugene Esmonde passed away in English Channel[4].
  • Eugene Esmonde was born on March 1, 1909[3].
  • Eugene Esmonde died on February 12, 1942[5].
  • Eugene Esmonde is buried at Woodlands Cemetery[8].
  • Eugene Esmonde's father was John Joseph Esmonde[9].
  • Eugene Esmonde's mother was Eily O'Sullivan[10].
  • Eugene Esmonde held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Eugene Esmonde held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Eugene Esmonde's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Eugene Esmonde's education included a stint at Wimbledon College[13].
  • Eugene Esmonde received the Victoria Cross[14].
  • Eugene Esmonde received the Distinguished Service Order[15].
  • Eugene Esmonde received the Mentioned in Despatches[16].
  • Eugene Esmonde is recorded as male[17].
  • Eugene Esmonde's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Eugene Esmonde's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[19].
  • Eugene Esmonde's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[20].
  • Eugene Esmonde's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant commander[21].
  • Eugene Esmonde was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Eugene Esmonde's family name is recorded as Esmonde[23].
  • Eugene Esmonde's given name is recorded as Eugene[24].
  • Eugene Esmonde's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[25].
  • Eugene Esmonde's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugene Esmonde was born in Thurgoland[2]. He was born on March 1, 1909[3]. His father was John Joseph Esmonde[9]. His mother was Eily O'Sullivan[10].

Education

Eugene Esmonde's education included a stint at Wimbledon College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Eugene Esmonde worked as an aircraft pilot[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Cross[14], a military decoration[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1856[29]; Distinguished Service Order[15], a military decoration[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1886[32]; and Mentioned in Despatches[16], an award[33].

Death and Burial

Eugene Esmonde died on February 12, 1942[5]. He died in English Channel[4]. Burial took place at Woodlands Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Eugene Esmonde ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Eugene Esmonde born?

Eugene Esmonde was born in Thurgoland[2].

Where did Eugene Esmonde die?

Eugene Esmonde died in English Channel[4].

Who were Eugene Esmonde's parents?

Eugene Esmonde's father was John Joseph Esmonde[9]. Eugene Esmonde's mother was Eily O'Sullivan[10].

What did Eugene Esmonde do for work?

Eugene Esmonde worked as aircraft pilot[6].

Where did Eugene Esmonde go to school?

Eugene Esmonde was educated at Wimbledon College[13].

What awards did Eugene Esmonde receive?

Honors received include Victoria Cross[14], Distinguished Service Order[15], and Mentioned in Despatches[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Commonwealth War Graves Commission database. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant commander
    Given name Eugene
    Family name Esmonde
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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