Jan Zumbach

Royal Air Force flying ace (1915–1986)
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Jan Zumbach
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Jan Zumbach

Summary

Jan Zumbach is a human[1]. He was born in Ursynów[2]. He was born on April 14, 1915[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 3, 1986[5]. He worked as a flying ace[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jan Zumbach's place of birth was Ursynów[2].
  • Jan Zumbach passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jan Zumbach was born on April 14, 1915[3].
  • Jan Zumbach died on January 3, 1986[5].
  • Jan Zumbach is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].
  • Jan Zumbach held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Jan Zumbach held citizenship in Poland[11].
  • Jan Zumbach worked as a flying ace[6].
  • Jan Zumbach's professions included military officer[7].
  • Jan Zumbach was educated at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[12].
  • Jan Zumbach received the Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13].
  • Jan Zumbach received the Cross of Valour[14].
  • Jan Zumbach received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Jan Zumbach received the Medal Lotniczy[16].
  • Jan Zumbach received the 1939–45 Star[17].
  • Jan Zumbach received the War Medal 1939–1945[18].
  • Jan Zumbach is recorded as male[19].
  • Jan Zumbach's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jan Zumbach's military branch is recorded as Polish Air Force (1918-1939)[21].
  • Jan Zumbach's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[22].
  • Jan Zumbach's military branch is recorded as Polish Air Force[23].
  • Jan Zumbach's military branch is recorded as French Air Force[24].
  • Jan Zumbach's Commons category is recorded as Jan Zumbach[25].
  • Jan Zumbach's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[26].
  • Jan Zumbach's commander of is recorded as No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Zumbach's place of birth was Ursynów[2]. He was born on April 14, 1915[3].

Education

Jan Zumbach was educated at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include flying ace[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13]; Cross of Valour[14], a courage award[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1920[30]; Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a cross[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1918[33]; Medal Lotniczy[16], a medallion[34], in Poland[35], founded in 1945[36]; 1939–45 Star[17], a campaign medal[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1943[39]; and War Medal 1939–1945[18], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1945[42].

Death and Burial

Jan Zumbach died on January 3, 1986[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jan Zumbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jan Zumbach born?

Jan Zumbach was born in Ursynów[2].

Where did Jan Zumbach die?

Jan Zumbach died in Paris[4].

What did Jan Zumbach do for work?

Jan Zumbach worked as flying ace[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Jan Zumbach go to school?

Jan Zumbach was educated at Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin[12].

What awards did Jan Zumbach receive?

Honors received include Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari[13], Cross of Valour[14], Distinguished Flying Cross[15], and Medal Lotniczy[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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