L. Fletcher Prouty

American banker
Person human Q2918736
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L. Fletcher Prouty

Summary

L. Fletcher Prouty is a human[1]. Born in Springfield[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1917[3]. He died in McLean[4]. He died on June 5, 2001[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • L. Fletcher Prouty's place of birth was Springfield[2].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty died in McLean[4].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty was born on January 24, 1917[3].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty died on June 5, 2001[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty held citizenship in United States[10].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's professions included military officer[6].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's professions included banker[7].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty was employed by Office of Strategic Services[11].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's education included a stint at University of Massachusetts Amherst[13].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty is recorded as male[15].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[17].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[18].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's family name is recorded as Prouty[20].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's given name is recorded as Leroy[21].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's given name is recorded as Fletcher[22].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's allegiance is recorded as United States Air Force[23].
  • L. Fletcher Prouty's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

L. Fletcher Prouty was born in Springfield[2]. He was born on January 24, 1917[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12], a public research university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1848[27] and University of Massachusetts Amherst[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1863[30], headquartered in Amherst[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and banker[7]. Among L. Fletcher Prouty's employers was Office of Strategic Services[11].

Recognition

L. Fletcher Prouty received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

Death and Burial

L. Fletcher Prouty died on June 5, 2001[5]. He died in McLean[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

L. Fletcher Prouty ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was L. Fletcher Prouty born?

L. Fletcher Prouty was born in Springfield[2].

Where did L. Fletcher Prouty die?

L. Fletcher Prouty died in McLean[4].

What did L. Fletcher Prouty do for work?

L. Fletcher Prouty worked as military officer[6] and banker[7].

Where did L. Fletcher Prouty go to school?

L. Fletcher Prouty was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[12] and University of Massachusetts Amherst[13].

What awards did L. Fletcher Prouty receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [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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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Place of birth Springfield
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Military branch United States Air Force
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