Harry George Armstrong

United States Marine and aviation expert (1899-1983)
Person human Q5669051
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Harry George Armstrong

Summary

Harry George Armstrong is a human[1]. His place of birth was De Smet Township[2]. He was born on February 17, 1899[3]. He died on February 5, 1983[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], physician[6], and aircraft pilot[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Harry George Armstrong was born in De Smet Township[2].
  • Harry George Armstrong was born on February 17, 1899[3].
  • Harry George Armstrong died on February 5, 1983[4].
  • Harry George Armstrong is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery[9].
  • Harry George Armstrong held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Harry George Armstrong worked as a military officer[5].
  • Harry George Armstrong worked as a physician[6].
  • Harry George Armstrong worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • Among Harry George Armstrong's employers was Office of Military Government[11].
  • Harry George Armstrong was educated at University of Minnesota[12].
  • Harry George Armstrong received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Harry George Armstrong received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • Harry George Armstrong received the Croix de guerre[15].
  • Harry George Armstrong received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[16].
  • Harry George Armstrong received the Edward Warner Award[17].
  • Harry George Armstrong is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry George Armstrong's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry George Armstrong's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[20].
  • Harry George Armstrong's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[21].
  • Harry George Armstrong's military branch is recorded as United States Army Air Forces[22].
  • Harry George Armstrong was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Harry George Armstrong was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Harry George Armstrong's family name is recorded as Armstrong[25].
  • Harry George Armstrong's given name is recorded as Harry[26].
  • Harry George Armstrong's given name is recorded as George[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry George Armstrong was born in De Smet Township[2]. He was born on February 17, 1899[3].

Education

Harry George Armstrong was educated at University of Minnesota[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], physician[6], and aircraft pilot[7]. Among Harry George Armstrong's employers was Office of Military Government[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[28], in United States[29]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1960[32]; Croix de guerre[15], a courage award[33], in Belgium[34], founded in 1915[35]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[16], an aviation museum[36], in United States[37], founded in 1962[38]; and Edward Warner Award[17], an award[39], founded in 1959[40].

Death and Burial

Harry George Armstrong died on February 5, 1983[4]. Burial took place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry George Armstrong include Armstrong limit[41], an altitude[42].

Why It Matters

Harry George Armstrong is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Entities named for him include Armstrong limit[41], an altitude[42].

FAQs

Where was Harry George Armstrong born?

Born in De Smet Township[2], Harry George Armstrong…

What did Harry George Armstrong do for work?

Harry George Armstrong worked as military officer[5], physician[6], and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did Harry George Armstrong go to school?

Harry George Armstrong was educated at University of Minnesota[12].

What awards did Harry George Armstrong receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], Croix de guerre[15], and National Aviation Hall of Fame[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved . oac.cdlib.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . af.mil. Retrieved . af.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . icao.int. icao.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved . oac.cdlib.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . af.mil. Retrieved . af.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved . oac.cdlib.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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