John A. Wickham

United States Army general (1928–2024)
Person human Q465086
John A. Wickham
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John A. Wickham

Summary

John A. Wickham is a human[1]. Born in Dobbs Ferry[2], he… he was born on June 25, 1928[3]. He died on May 11, 2024[4]. He worked as a teacher[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dobbs Ferry[2], John A. Wickham…
  • John A. Wickham was born on June 25, 1928[3].
  • John A. Wickham died on May 11, 2024[4].
  • John A. Wickham held citizenship in United States[8].
  • John A. Wickham's professions included teacher[5].
  • John A. Wickham's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John A. Wickham held the position of Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9].
  • John A. Wickham held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10].
  • John A. Wickham's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • John A. Wickham was educated at United States Military Academy[12].
  • John A. Wickham received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • John A. Wickham received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • John A. Wickham received the Purple Heart[15].
  • John A. Wickham received the Air Medal[16].
  • John A. Wickham received the Silver Star[17].
  • John A. Wickham received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18].
  • John A. Wickham is recorded as male[19].
  • John A. Wickham's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John A. Wickham's military branch is recorded as United States Army[21].
  • John A. Wickham's Commons category is recorded as John A. Wickham, Jr.[22].
  • John A. Wickham's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • John A. Wickham was part of the conflict Korean War[24].
  • John A. Wickham was part of the conflict Vietnam War[25].
  • John A. Wickham's family name is recorded as Wickham[26].
  • John A. Wickham's given name is recorded as John[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John A. Wickham was born in Dobbs Ferry[2]. He was born on June 25, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and United States Military Academy[12], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[5] and military personnel[6]. Positions held include Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1947[37] and Chief of Staff of the United States Army[10], a position[38], in United States[39], founded in 1903[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1944[43]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[44], in United States[45]; Purple Heart[15], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1932[48]; Air Medal[16], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1942[51]; Silver Star[17], a star[52], in United States[53], founded in 1918[54]; and Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[18], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1960[57].

Death and Burial

John A. Wickham died on May 11, 2024[4].

Why It Matters

John A. Wickham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was John A. Wickham born?

Born in Dobbs Ferry[2], John A. Wickham…

What did John A. Wickham do for work?

John A. Wickham worked as teacher[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did John A. Wickham go to school?

John A. Wickham was educated at Harvard University[11] and United States Military Academy[12].

What awards did John A. Wickham receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Purple Heart[15], and Air Medal[16].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name John
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