James Stockdale

US Navy admiral and aviator (1923–2005)
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James Stockdale
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James Stockdale

Summary

James Stockdale is a human[1]. Born in Abingdon[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1923[3]. He passed away in Coronado[4]. He died on July 5, 2005[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Stockdale's place of birth was Abingdon[2].
  • James Stockdale died in Coronado[4].
  • James Stockdale was born on December 23, 1923[3].
  • James Stockdale died on July 5, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[10].
  • Among James Stockdale's spouses was Sybil Stockdale[11].
  • James Stockdale held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James Stockdale's professions included military officer[6].
  • James Stockdale worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • James Stockdale's professions included politician[8].
  • James Stockdale was educated at Monmouth College[13].
  • James Stockdale's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[14].
  • James Stockdale's education included a stint at Stanford University[15].
  • James Stockdale was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[16].
  • James Stockdale received the Distinguished Flying Cross[17].
  • James Stockdale received the Bronze Star Medal[18].
  • James Stockdale received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19].
  • James Stockdale received the Medal of Honor[20].
  • James Stockdale received the Purple Heart[21].
  • James Stockdale received the Air Medal[22].
  • James Stockdale is recorded as male[23].
  • James Stockdale's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James Stockdale was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • James Stockdale's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[26].
  • James Stockdale's Commons category is recorded as James Stockdale[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Abingdon[2], James Stockdale… he was born on December 23, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Monmouth College[13], a school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1853[30]; United States Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33], headquartered in Naval Academy[34]; Stanford University[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1885[37], headquartered in Stanford[38]; and United States Naval Test Pilot School[16], a military school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1945[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and politician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[17], a courage award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1926[44]; Bronze Star Medal[18], a courage award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1944[47]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], a grade of an order[48], in United States[49]; Medal of Honor[20], a courage award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1862[52]; Purple Heart[21], a medallion[53], in United States[54], founded in 1932[55]; and Air Medal[22], a medallion[56], in United States[57], founded in 1942[58].

Personal Life

James Stockdale was married to Sybil Stockdale[11]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

James Stockdale died on July 5, 2005[5]. He passed away in Coronado[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[59]. He is buried at United States Naval Academy Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Stockdale include Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership[60], an award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1980[63].

Why It Matters

James Stockdale ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,868 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership[60], an award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1980[63].

FAQs

Where was James Stockdale born?

Born in Abingdon[2], James Stockdale…

Where did James Stockdale die?

James Stockdale passed away in Coronado[4].

Who was James Stockdale married to?

James Stockdale's spouses include Sybil Stockdale[11].

What did James Stockdale do for work?

James Stockdale worked as military officer[6], aircraft pilot[7], and politician[8].

Where did James Stockdale go to school?

James Stockdale was educated at Monmouth College[13], United States Naval Academy[14], Stanford University[15], and United States Naval Test Pilot School[16].

What awards did James Stockdale receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[17], Bronze Star Medal[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], and Medal of Honor[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition Alzheimer's disease
    Military, police or special rank vice admiral
    Given name James, Bond, Jim
    Spouse Sybil Stockdale
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