Frank Wead

American naval aviator and screenwriter (1895-1947)
Person human Q2815496
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Frank Wead

Summary

Frank Wead is a human[1]. Born in Peoria[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1895[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on November 15, 1947[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], writer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Peoria[2], Frank Wead…
  • Frank Wead died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Frank Wead was born on October 24, 1895[3].
  • Frank Wead died on November 15, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Springdale Cemetery[10].
  • Frank Wead held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Frank Wead worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Frank Wead's professions included writer[7].
  • Frank Wead's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • Frank Wead's field of work was film screenwriting[12].
  • Frank Wead was educated at United States Naval Academy[13].
  • Frank Wead was educated at Peoria High School[14].
  • Frank Wead received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Frank Wead received the Mexican Service Medal[16].
  • Frank Wead received the World War I Victory Medal[17].
  • Frank Wead received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[18].
  • Frank Wead received the World War II Victory Medal[19].
  • Frank Wead is recorded as male[20].
  • Frank Wead's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frank Wead's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[22].
  • Frank Wead's Commons category is recorded as Frank Wead[23].
  • Frank Wead was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Frank Wead's family name is recorded as Wead[25].
  • Frank Wead's given name is recorded as Frank[26].
  • Frank Wead's allegiance is recorded as United States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Wead was born in Peoria[2]. He was born on October 24, 1895[3].

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 Peoria High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1856[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], writer[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. Frank Wead's field of work was film screenwriting[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; Mexican Service Medal[16], a service medal[37], in United States[38], founded in 1917[39]; World War I Victory Medal[17], an United States service medals of the world wars[40], in United States[41], founded in 1919[42]; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[18], a campaign medal[43], in United States[44], founded in 1942[45]; and World War II Victory Medal[19], an United States service medals of the world wars[46], in United States[47], founded in 1945[48].

Death and Burial

Frank Wead died on November 15, 1947[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He is buried at Springdale Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Frank Wead ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Frank Wead born?

Frank Wead's place of birth was Peoria[2].

Where did Frank Wead die?

Frank Wead passed away in Santa Monica[4].

What did Frank Wead do for work?

Frank Wead worked as screenwriter[6], writer[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did Frank Wead go to school?

Frank Wead was educated at United States Naval Academy[13] and Peoria High School[14].

What awards did Frank Wead receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], Mexican Service Medal[16], World War I Victory Medal[17], and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[18].

References

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  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at United States Naval Academy, Peoria High School
    Nominated for Academy Award for Best Story, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
    Place of birth Peoria
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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