Lewis Hyde Brereton

United States Army general (1890-1967)
Person human Q628821
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Lewis Hyde Brereton

Summary

Lewis Hyde Brereton is a human[1]. Born in Pittsburgh[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1890[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 20, 1967[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton was born on June 21, 1890[3].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton died on July 20, 1967[5].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's education included a stint at St. John's College[10].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton was educated at United States Naval Academy[11].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Distinguished Flying Cross[12].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Air Medal[16].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton received the Silver Star[17].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton is recorded as male[18].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's Commons category is recorded as Lewis H. Brereton[21].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's family name is recorded as Brereton[25].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's given name is recorded as Lewis[26].
  • Lewis Hyde Brereton's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Lewis Hyde Brereton… he was born on June 21, 1890[3].

Education

Educated at St. John's College[10], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1696[30] and United States Naval Academy[11], a naval academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33], headquartered in Naval Academy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Lewis Hyde Brereton's professions included aircraft pilot[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1926[37]; Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1944[40]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[41], in United States[42]; Purple Heart[15], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1932[45]; Air Medal[16], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1942[48]; and Silver Star[17], a star[49], in United States[50], founded in 1918[51].

Death and Burial

Lewis Hyde Brereton died on July 20, 1967[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Lewis Hyde Brereton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (295 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Hyde Brereton born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Lewis Hyde Brereton…

Where did Lewis Hyde Brereton die?

Lewis Hyde Brereton died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Lewis Hyde Brereton do for work?

Lewis Hyde Brereton worked as aircraft pilot[6].

Where did Lewis Hyde Brereton go to school?

Lewis Hyde Brereton was educated at St. John's College[10] and United States Naval Academy[11].

What awards did Lewis Hyde Brereton receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], Bronze Star Medal[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], and Purple Heart[15].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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