Hugh Joseph Gaffey

United States general (1895–1946)
Person human Q5931325
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Hugh Joseph Gaffey

Summary

Hugh Joseph Gaffey is a human[1]. He was born in Hartford[2]. He was born on +1895-11-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kentucky[4]. He died on +1946-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's place of birth was Hartford[2].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey died in Kentucky[4].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey passed away in Godman Army Airfield[8].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey was born on +1895-11-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey died on +1946-06-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Fort Knox Post Cemetery[9].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's education included a stint at Worcester Academy[11].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey was educated at United States Army Field Artillery School[12].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[13].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's image is recorded as Hugh Joseph Gaffey.jpg[15].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey is recorded as male[16].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's ISNI is recorded as 0000000416938722[18].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 305040844[19].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2013077107[21].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's Commons category is recorded as Hugh J. Gaffey[22].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[23].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 51491848[24].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[25].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[26].
  • Hugh Joseph Gaffey's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0fcbtm[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Joseph Gaffey was born in Hartford[2]. He was born on +1895-11-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Worcester Academy[11], a school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1834[30]; United States Army Field Artillery School[12], a military academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1911[33]; and United States Army Command and General Staff College[13], a staff college[34], in United States[35], founded in 1881[36], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[37].

Career and Affiliations

Hugh Joseph Gaffey worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Hugh Joseph Gaffey received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Joseph Gaffey died on +1946-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Kentucky[4], an U.S. state[38], in United States[39], founded in 1792[40] and Godman Army Airfield[8], an airport[41], in United States[42]. Burial took place at Fort Knox Post Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hugh Joseph Gaffey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Joseph Gaffey born?

Born in Hartford[2], Hugh Joseph Gaffey…

Where did Hugh Joseph Gaffey die?

Hugh Joseph Gaffey passed away in Kentucky[4].

What did Hugh Joseph Gaffey do for work?

Hugh Joseph Gaffey worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Hugh Joseph Gaffey go to school?

Hugh Joseph Gaffey was educated at Worcester Academy[11], United States Army Field Artillery School[12], and United States Army Command and General Staff College[13].

What awards did Hugh Joseph Gaffey receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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