James M. Gavin

Summary

James M. Gavin is a human^[1]. Born in Brooklyn^[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1907^[3]. He passed away in Baltimore^[4]. He died on February 23, 1990^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6] and military officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,826 views/month, #6,699 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• James M. Gavin was born in Brooklyn^[2].
• James M. Gavin died in Baltimore^[4].
• James M. Gavin was born on March 22, 1907^[3].
• James M. Gavin died on February 23, 1990^[5].
• Burial took place at West Point Cemetery^[9].
• James M. Gavin held citizenship in United States^[10].
• James M. Gavin worked as a diplomat^[6].
• James M. Gavin worked as a military officer^[7].
• James M. Gavin held the position of United States Ambassador to France^[11].
• James M. Gavin held the position of ambassador^[12].
• James M. Gavin was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[13].
• James M. Gavin's education included a stint at United States Military Academy^[14].
• James M. Gavin received the Distinguished Service Order^[15].
• James M. Gavin received the Bronze Star Medal^[16].
• James M. Gavin received the Purple Heart^[17].
• James M. Gavin received the Silver Star^[18].
• James M. Gavin received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[19].
• James M. Gavin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• James M. Gavin is recorded as male^[21].
• James M. Gavin's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• James M. Gavin's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[23].
• James M. Gavin's Commons category is recorded as James M. Gavin^[24].
• James M. Gavin's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[25].
• James M. Gavin's commander of is recorded as 82nd Airborne Division^[26].
• James M. Gavin was part of the conflict World War II^[27].

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Origins and Family

James M. Gavin's place of birth was Brooklyn^[2]. He was born on March 22, 1907^[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[13], a staff college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1881^[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth^[31] and United States Military Academy^[14], a military academy^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1802^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6] and military officer^[7]. Positions held include United States Ambassador to France^[11], a position^[35], in France^[36], founded in 1778^[37] and ambassador^[12], a diplomatic rank^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Order^[15], a military decoration^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1886^[41]; Bronze Star Medal^[16], a courage award^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1944^[44]; Purple Heart^[17], a medallion^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1932^[47]; Silver Star^[18], a star^[48], in United States^[49], founded in 1918^[50]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[19], a grade of an order^[51], in France^[52].

Death and Burial

James M. Gavin died on February 23, 1990^[5]. He passed away in Baltimore^[4]. Burial took place at West Point Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James M. Gavin include Gavin Power Plant^[53], a coal-fired power station^[54], in United States^[55].

Why It Matters

James M. Gavin ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,826 views/month, #6,699 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[57]

Entities named for him include Gavin Power Plant^[53], a coal-fired power station^[54], in United States^[55].

FAQs

Where was James M. Gavin born?

James M. Gavin's place of birth was Brooklyn^[2].

Where did James M. Gavin die?

James M. Gavin passed away in Baltimore^[4].

What did James M. Gavin do for work?

James M. Gavin worked as diplomat^[6] and military officer^[7].

Where did James M. Gavin go to school?

James M. Gavin was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[13] and United States Military Academy^[14].

What awards did James M. Gavin receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Order^[15], Bronze Star Medal^[16], Purple Heart^[17], and Silver Star^[18].