John A. Samford

United States general (1905–1968)
Person human Q326172
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John A. Samford

Summary

John A. Samford is a human[1]. Born in Hagerman[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1905[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on November 20, 1968[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John A. Samford was born in Hagerman[2].
  • John A. Samford passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • John A. Samford was born on August 29, 1905[3].
  • John A. Samford died on November 20, 1968[5].
  • John A. Samford is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • John A. Samford held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John A. Samford worked as a military officer[6].
  • John A. Samford worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • John A. Samford held the position of Deputy Director of the National Security Agency[11].
  • John A. Samford's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • John A. Samford's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • John A. Samford received the Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • John A. Samford is recorded as male[15].
  • John A. Samford's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John A. Samford's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[17].
  • John A. Samford's Commons category is recorded as John A. Samford[18].
  • John A. Samford's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[19].
  • John A. Samford was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • John A. Samford was part of the conflict Cold War[21].
  • John A. Samford's family name is recorded as Samford[22].
  • John A. Samford's given name is recorded as John[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John A. Samford's place of birth was Hagerman[2]. He was born on August 29, 1905[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[12], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1754[26], headquartered in Manhattan[27] and United States Military Academy[13], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. John A. Samford held the position of Deputy Director of the National Security Agency[11].

Recognition

John A. Samford received the Distinguished Service Medal[14].

Death and Burial

John A. Samford died on November 20, 1968[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John A. Samford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was John A. Samford born?

John A. Samford was born in Hagerman[2].

Where did John A. Samford die?

John A. Samford died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did John A. Samford do for work?

John A. Samford worked as military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did John A. Samford go to school?

John A. Samford was educated at Columbia University[12] and United States Military Academy[13].

What awards did John A. Samford receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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