James Buchli

recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Person human Q692263
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James Buchli

Summary

James Buchli is a human[1]. Born in New Rockford[2], he… he was born on +1945-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Buchli was born in New Rockford[2].
  • James Buchli was born on +1945-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • James Buchli held citizenship in United States[8].
  • James Buchli's professions included military officer[4].
  • James Buchli worked as an astronaut[5].
  • James Buchli worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • James Buchli was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[9].
  • James Buchli was educated at United States Naval Academy[10].
  • James Buchli's education included a stint at University of West Florida[11].
  • James Buchli received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12].
  • James Buchli received the Purple Heart[13].
  • James Buchli received the Air Medal[14].
  • James Buchli's image is recorded as James Buchli.jpg[15].
  • James Buchli is recorded as male[16].
  • James Buchli's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Buchli's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[18].
  • James Buchli's part of is recorded as NASA Astronaut Group 8[19].
  • James Buchli's Commons category is recorded as James Buchli[20].
  • James Buchli's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • James Buchli's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-51-C[22].
  • James Buchli's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-61-A[23].
  • James Buchli's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-29[24].
  • James Buchli's astronaut mission is recorded as STS-48[25].
  • James Buchli's participated in conflict is recorded as Vietnam War[26].
  • James Buchli's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02j28j[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Buchli's place of birth was New Rockford[2]. He was born on +1945-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[10], a naval academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Naval Academy[31] and University of West Florida[11], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1963[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6]. James Buchli was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[35], in United States[36]; Purple Heart[13], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1932[39]; and Air Medal[14], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1942[42].

Why It Matters

James Buchli ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was James Buchli born?

James Buchli's place of birth was New Rockford[2].

What did James Buchli do for work?

James Buchli worked as military officer[4], astronaut[5], and aircraft pilot[6].

Where did James Buchli go to school?

James Buchli was educated at United States Naval Academy[10] and University of West Florida[11].

What awards did James Buchli receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], Purple Heart[13], and Air Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . spacefacts.de. spacefacts.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q606269', 'Q312022', 'Q281355']
    Astronaut mission STS-51-C, STS-61-A, STS-29 +1
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  2. 22d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict Vietnam War
    Instance of human
    Military branch United States Marine Corps
    Award received
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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