Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.

United States Marine Corps general (born 1955)
Person human Q6282969
Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
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Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.

Summary

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. is a human[1]. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born in Boston[2]. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born on December 8, 1955[3]. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. worked as a military officer[4]. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (681 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born in Boston[2].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born on December 8, 1955[3].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. worked as a military officer[4].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was educated at Georgetown University[7].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s education included a stint at Tufts University[8].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s education included a stint at Saint Michael's College[9].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s education included a stint at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[10].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s education included a stint at Boston College High School[11].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation[13].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Officer of the Order of Australia[15].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Distinguished Service Medal[16].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. received the Defense Superior Service Medal[17].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. is recorded as male[19].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[21].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.[22].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was part of the conflict War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[24].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was part of the conflict Operation Enduring Freedom[25].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was part of the conflict Iraq War[26].
  • Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Dunford[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born in Boston[2]. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was born on December 8, 1955[3].

Education

Educated at Georgetown University[7], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; Tufts University[8], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34]; Saint Michael's College[9], a liberal arts college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1904[37]; The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[10], a university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1933[40], headquartered in Medford[41]; and Boston College High School[11], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1863[44].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s professions included military officer[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation[13], a medallion[47], in Israel[48], founded in 1981[49]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[50], in Germany[51]; Officer of the Order of Australia[15], a grade of an order[52], in Australia[53]; Distinguished Service Medal[16], a medallion[54], in United States[55], founded in 1918[56]; and Defense Superior Service Medal[17], a military decoration[57], founded in 1976[58].

Personal Life

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].

Why It Matters

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (681 views/month, #7,011 of 1,000,298).[5] Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. born?

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.'s place of birth was Boston[2].

What did Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. do for work?

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. worked as military officer[4].

Where did Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. go to school?

Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. was educated at Georgetown University[7], Tufts University[8], Saint Michael's College[9], and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[10].

What awards did Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation[13], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], and Officer of the Order of Australia[15].

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  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer
    Military, police or special rank second lieutenant, first lieutenant, captain +7
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    Award received Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Chief of Staff Medal of Appreciation, Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany +11
    Given name Joseph
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