John Galvin

United States Army general (1929–2015)
Person human Q877849
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John Galvin

Summary

John Galvin is a human[1]. He was born in Wakefield[2]. He was born on May 13, 1929[3]. He died in Jonesboro[4]. He died on September 25, 2015[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Galvin's place of birth was Wakefield[2].
  • John Galvin died in Jonesboro[4].
  • John Galvin was born on May 13, 1929[3].
  • John Galvin was born on June 13, 1929[9].
  • John Galvin died on September 25, 2015[5].
  • John Galvin is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • John Galvin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Galvin worked as a historian[6].
  • John Galvin's professions included military personnel[7].
  • John Galvin held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe[12].
  • John Galvin was employed by The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[13].
  • John Galvin's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[14].
  • John Galvin was educated at Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • John Galvin received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
  • John Galvin received the Bronze Star Medal[17].
  • John Galvin received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • John Galvin received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • John Galvin received the Air Medal[20].
  • John Galvin received the Silver Star[21].
  • John Galvin is recorded as male[22].
  • John Galvin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Galvin's military branch is recorded as United States Army[24].
  • John Galvin's Commons category is recorded as John Galvin (general)[25].
  • John Galvin's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • John Galvin's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Galvin was born in Wakefield[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 13, 1929[3] and June 13, 1929[9].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[14], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30] and Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences[15], an academic institution[31], in United States[32], founded in 1880[33], headquartered in New York City[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and military personnel[7]. Among John Galvin's employers was The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[13]. He held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1926[37]; Bronze Star Medal[17], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[41], in United States[42]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[43], in Germany[44]; Air Medal[20], a medallion[45], in United States[46], founded in 1942[47]; and Silver Star[21], a star[48], in United States[49], founded in 1918[50].

Death and Burial

John Galvin died on September 25, 2015[5]. He died in Jonesboro[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Galvin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was John Galvin born?

John Galvin's place of birth was Wakefield[2].

Where did John Galvin die?

John Galvin passed away in Jonesboro[4].

What did John Galvin do for work?

John Galvin worked as historian[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did John Galvin go to school?

John Galvin was educated at United States Military Academy[14] and Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences[15].

What awards did John Galvin receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Bronze Star Medal[17], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

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  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . patch.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, military personnel
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    Place of death Jonesboro
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit +5
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