Glenn K. Otis

retired United States Army general (1929–2013)
Person human Q5568909
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Glenn K. Otis

Summary

Glenn K. Otis is a human[1]. Born in Plattsburgh[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1929[3]. He died in Carlisle[4]. He died on February 21, 2013[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Glenn K. Otis was born in Plattsburgh[2].
  • Glenn K. Otis died in Carlisle[4].
  • Glenn K. Otis was born on March 15, 1929[3].
  • Glenn K. Otis died on February 21, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Patricks Cemetery[8].
  • Glenn K. Otis held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Glenn K. Otis worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Glenn K. Otis's education included a stint at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[10].
  • Glenn K. Otis's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].
  • Glenn K. Otis's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Glenn K. Otis received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Glenn K. Otis received the Purple Heart[14].
  • Glenn K. Otis received the Air Medal[15].
  • Glenn K. Otis received the Silver Star[16].
  • Glenn K. Otis received the Distinguished Service Cross[17].
  • Glenn K. Otis is recorded as male[18].
  • Glenn K. Otis's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Glenn K. Otis's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Glenn K. Otis's Commons category is recorded as Glenn K. Otis[21].
  • Glenn K. Otis's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Glenn K. Otis was part of the conflict Vietnam War[23].
  • Glenn K. Otis's given name is recorded as Glenn[24].
  • Glenn K. Otis's allegiance is recorded as United States[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plattsburgh[2], Glenn K. Otis… he was born on March 15, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[10], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1824[28], headquartered in Troy[29]; United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], a staff college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1881[32], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[33]; and United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[34], in United States[35], founded in 1802[36].

Career and Affiliations

Glenn K. Otis's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[37], in United States[38]; Purple Heart[14], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1932[41]; Air Medal[15], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1942[44]; Silver Star[16], a star[45], in United States[46], founded in 1918[47]; and Distinguished Service Cross[17], a courage award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1918[50].

Death and Burial

Glenn K. Otis died on February 21, 2013[5]. He passed away in Carlisle[4]. He is buried at Saint Patricks Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Glenn K. Otis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Glenn K. Otis born?

Born in Plattsburgh[2], Glenn K. Otis…

Where did Glenn K. Otis die?

Glenn K. Otis died in Carlisle[4].

What did Glenn K. Otis do for work?

Glenn K. Otis worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Glenn K. Otis go to school?

Glenn K. Otis was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[10], United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], and United States Military Academy[12].

What awards did Glenn K. Otis receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], Purple Heart[14], Air Medal[15], and Silver Star[16].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Glenn
    Allegiance United States
    Country of citizenship United States
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