Gordon R. Young

American Army general (1891–1963)
Person human Q130393658
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Gordon R. Young

Summary

Gordon R. Young is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pennsylvania[2]. He was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on +1963-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military engineer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Pennsylvania[2], Gordon R. Young…
  • Gordon R. Young's place of birth was Philadelphia[8].
  • Gordon R. Young died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Gordon R. Young was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gordon R. Young died on +1963-05-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gordon R. Young is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Gordon R. Young's father was John Russell Young[10].
  • Gordon R. Young held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Gordon R. Young's professions included military officer[6].
  • Gordon R. Young worked as a military engineer[7].
  • Gordon R. Young's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Gordon R. Young was educated at Engineer Officer Basic Course[13].
  • Gordon R. Young's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[14].
  • Gordon R. Young was educated at United States Army War College[15].
  • Gordon R. Young received the Distinguished Service Medal[16].
  • Gordon R. Young's image is recorded as 58-523 Gordon R. Young.jpg[17].
  • Gordon R. Young is recorded as male[18].
  • Gordon R. Young's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gordon R. Young's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Gordon R. Young's Commons category is recorded as Gordon R. Young[21].
  • Gordon R. Young's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[22].
  • Gordon R. Young's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 49340696[23].
  • Gordon R. Young's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[24].
  • Gordon R. Young's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[25].
  • Gordon R. Young's family name is recorded as Young[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Pennsylvania[2], an U.S. state[27], in United States[28], founded in 1787[29] and Philadelphia[8], a city of Pennsylvania[30], in United States[31], founded in 1682[32]. Gordon R. Young was born on +1891-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Russell Young[10].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[33], in United States[34], founded in 1802[35]; Engineer Officer Basic Course[13], a military school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1778[38], headquartered in Fort Leonard Wood[39]; United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], a staff college[40], in United States[41], founded in 1881[42], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[43]; and United States Army War College[15], a staff college[44], in United States[45], founded in 1901[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military engineer[7].

Recognition

Gordon R. Young received the Distinguished Service Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Gordon R. Young died on +1963-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Gordon R. Young born?

Gordon R. Young's place of birth was Pennsylvania[2].

Where did Gordon R. Young die?

Gordon R. Young died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Gordon R. Young's parents?

Gordon R. Young's father was John Russell Young[10].

What did Gordon R. Young do for work?

Gordon R. Young worked as military officer[6] and military engineer[7].

Where did Gordon R. Young go to school?

Gordon R. Young was educated at United States Military Academy[12], Engineer Officer Basic Course[13], United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], and United States Army War College[15].

What awards did Gordon R. Young receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[16].

References

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Class ancestry

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

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