Omar Bradley
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Summary
Omar Bradley was born on February 12, 1893[1], in Moberly[2]. He died on April 8, 1981[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and official[6]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,230 views/month, #5,231 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Kitty Buhler[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[11], Chief of Staff of the United States Army[12], Administrator of Veterans Affairs[13]
- Educated at: United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], United States Military Academy[15], United States Army War College[16]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[17], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], Presidential Medal of Freedom[20], Silver Star[21], Order of Suvorov, 1st class[22], Order of Kutuzov, 1st class[23], Theodore Roosevelt Award[24], World War II Victory Medal[25], Distinguished Service Medal[26], Navy Distinguished Service Medal[27], Victory Medal[28], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[29], Army of Occupation Medal[30]
- Member of: the class the stars fell on[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of sports team: Army Black Knights football[33], Army Black Knights baseball[34]
- Military branch: United States Army[35]
- Commons category: Omar Bradley[36]
- Military, police or special rank: general of the army[37], general[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[39], World War I[40], Korean War[41]
- Family name: Bradley[42]
- Given name: Omar[43], Nelson[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Omar Bradley[45]
- Commons gallery: Omar Bradley[46]
- Allegiance: United States[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Nickname: The General G.I.[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Omar Bradley include Omar Sharif[50], an actor[51], 1932–2015[52], of Egypt[53], awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[54], specialised in acting[55]; Bradley Fighting Vehicle[56], a combat vehicle model[57]; and M2 Bradley[58], a combat vehicle model[59].
Why It Matters
Omar Bradley has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include Omar Sharif[50], an actor[51], 1932–2015[52], of Egypt[53], awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement[54], specialised in acting[55]; Bradley Fighting Vehicle[56], a combat vehicle model[57]; and M2 Bradley[58], a combat vehicle model[59].
FAQs
Where was Omar Bradley born?
Omar Bradley's place of birth was Moberly[2].
Where did Omar Bradley die?
Omar Bradley passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Omar Bradley married to?
Omar Bradley's spouses include Kitty Buhler[9].
What did Omar Bradley do for work?
Omar Bradley worked as a military officer[5] and official[6].
Where did Omar Bradley go to school?
Omar Bradley was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], United States Military Academy[15], and United States Army War College[16].
What awards did Omar Bradley receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[17], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[20].