Pappy Boyington

Summary

Pappy Boyington is a human^[1]. Born in Coeur d'Alene^[2], he… he was born on December 4, 1912^[3]. He died in Fresno^[4]. He died on January 11, 1988^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], and autobiographer^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Pappy Boyington's place of birth was Coeur d'Alene^[2].
• Pappy Boyington passed away in Fresno^[4].
• Pappy Boyington was born on December 4, 1912^[3].
• Pappy Boyington died on January 11, 1988^[5].
• Pappy Boyington is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[10].
• Pappy Boyington held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Pappy Boyington's professions included military officer^[6].
• Pappy Boyington worked as an aircraft pilot^[7].
• Pappy Boyington worked as an autobiographer^[8].
• Pappy Boyington was educated at University of Washington^[12].
• Pappy Boyington's education included a stint at Lincoln High School^[13].
• Pappy Boyington received the Medal of Honor^[14].
• Pappy Boyington received the Purple Heart^[15].
• Pappy Boyington received the Navy Cross^[16].
• Pappy Boyington received the National Aviation Hall of Fame^[17].
• Pappy Boyington is recorded as male^[18].
• Pappy Boyington's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Pappy Boyington's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[20].
• Pappy Boyington's Commons category is recorded as Pappy Boyington^[21].
• Pappy Boyington's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[22].
• The cause of death was cancer^[23].
• Pappy Boyington was part of the conflict World War II^[24].
• Pappy Boyington's family name is recorded as Boyington^[25].
• Pappy Boyington's given name is recorded as Gregory^[26].
• Pappy Boyington's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[27].

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Origins and Family

Pappy Boyington was born in Coeur d'Alene^[2]. He was born on December 4, 1912^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington^[12], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1861^[30] and Lincoln High School^[13], a high school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1914^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], and autobiographer^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal of Honor^[14], a courage award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1862^[36]; Purple Heart^[15], a medallion^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1932^[39]; Navy Cross^[16], a courage award^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1919^[42]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[17], an aviation museum^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1962^[45].

Death and Burial

Pappy Boyington died on January 11, 1988^[5]. He passed away in Fresno^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[23]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Pappy Boyington has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Pappy Boyington born?

Pappy Boyington's place of birth was Coeur d'Alene^[2].

Where did Pappy Boyington die?

Pappy Boyington died in Fresno^[4].

What did Pappy Boyington do for work?

Pappy Boyington worked as military officer^[6], aircraft pilot^[7], and autobiographer^[8].

Where did Pappy Boyington go to school?

Pappy Boyington was educated at University of Washington^[12] and Lincoln High School^[13].

What awards did Pappy Boyington receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor^[14], Purple Heart^[15], Navy Cross^[16], and National Aviation Hall of Fame^[17].