John Thach

United States admiral (1905–1981)
Person human Q425718
John Thach
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Summary

John Thach is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pine Bluff[2]. He was born on April 19, 1905[3]. He passed away in Coronado[4]. He died on April 15, 1981[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pine Bluff[2].
  • John Thach passed away in Coronado[4].
  • John Thach was born on April 19, 1905[3].
  • John Thach died on April 15, 1981[5].
  • Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].
  • John Thach held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Thach worked as a military officer[6].
  • John Thach's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • John Thach's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[11].
  • John Thach received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12].
  • John Thach received the Silver Star[13].
  • John Thach received the Navy Cross[14].
  • John Thach is recorded as male[15].
  • John Thach's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Thach's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[17].
  • John Thach's Commons category is recorded as John S. Thach[18].
  • John Thach's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • John Thach was part of the conflict Korean War[20].
  • John Thach was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • John Thach's family name is recorded as Thach[22].
  • John Thach's given name is recorded as John[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Thach was born in Pine Bluff[2]. He was born on April 19, 1905[3].

Education

John Thach's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[24], in United States[25]; Silver Star[13], a star[26], in United States[27], founded in 1918[28]; and Navy Cross[14], a courage award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1919[31].

Death and Burial

John Thach died on April 15, 1981[5]. He passed away in Coronado[4]. Burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Thach ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was John Thach born?

John Thach's place of birth was Pine Bluff[2].

Where did John Thach die?

John Thach passed away in Coronado[4].

What did John Thach do for work?

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

Where did John Thach go to school?

John Thach was educated at United States Naval Academy[11].

What awards did John Thach receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], Silver Star[13], and Navy Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. 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
  8. [31] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Pine Bluff
    Military, police or special rank → admiral
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