Homer Hickam
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Summary
Homer Hickam was born on February 19, 1943[1], in Coalwood[2]. He has worked as a military flight engineer[3], novelist[4], autobiographer[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,053 views/month, #5,981 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[10], soldier[11], coal miner[12], scuba diver[13], aerospace engineer[14], engineer[15]
- Field of work: literature[16], industrial engineering[17], aviation[18], space project[19]
- Educated at: Virginia Tech[20], Big Creek High School[21]
- Notable work: Rocket Boys[22], Back to the Moon[23], The Coalwood Way[24], The Far Reaches[25], Sky of Stone[26], Torpedo Junction[27]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Military branch: United States Army[30]
- Commons category: Homer Hickam[31]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[32]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[33]
- Family name: Hickam[34]
- Given name: Homer[35]
- Official website: http://www.homerhickam.com/[36]
- Described by source: Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Start of work period: 1964[39]
- Interested in: paleontology[40]
Why It Matters
Homer Hickam has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Homer Hickam born?
Homer Hickam's place of birth was Coalwood[2].
What did Homer Hickam do for work?
Homer Hickam worked as a military flight engineer[3], novelist[4], autobiographer[5], writer[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Homer Hickam go to school?
Homer Hickam was educated at Virginia Tech[20] and Big Creek High School[21].
What awards did Homer Hickam receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[28].