John W. Leonard

United States Army General (1890–1974)
Person human Q6262373
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Summary

John W. Leonard was born on January 25, 1890[1], in Toledo[2]. He died on October 26, 1974[3], in Fort Sam Houston[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[8]
  • Educated at: United States Military Academy[9]
  • Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[10], Purple Heart[11], Silver Star[12]
  • Member of: the class the stars fell on[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military branch: United States Army[15]
  • Commons category: John W. Leonard[16]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[17]
  • Family name: Leonard[18]
  • Given name: John[19]
  • End of work period: 1952[20]

Why It Matters

John W. Leonard has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was John W. Leonard born?

John W. Leonard was born in Toledo[2].

Where did John W. Leonard die?

John W. Leonard passed away in Fort Sam Houston[4].

What did John W. Leonard do for work?

John W. Leonard worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did John W. Leonard go to school?

John W. Leonard was educated at United States Military Academy[9].

What awards did John W. Leonard receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[10], Purple Heart[11], and Silver Star[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [7] ↑ . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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