Paul Wurtsmith

United States Army Air Forces general (1906–1946)
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Paul Wurtsmith

Summary

Paul Wurtsmith is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on +1906-08-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Asheville[4]. He died on +1946-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Paul Wurtsmith was born in Detroit[2].
  • Paul Wurtsmith passed away in Asheville[4].
  • Paul Wurtsmith was born on +1906-08-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Wurtsmith died on +1946-09-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Wurtsmith is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Paul Wurtsmith held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Paul Wurtsmith worked as a military leader[6].
  • Paul Wurtsmith was educated at University of Detroit Mercy[10].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's education included a stint at Cass Technical High School[11].
  • Paul Wurtsmith was educated at Air Corps Tactical School[12].
  • Paul Wurtsmith received the Distinguished Flying Cross[13].
  • Paul Wurtsmith received the Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Paul Wurtsmith received the Air Medal[15].
  • Paul Wurtsmith received the Silver Star[16].
  • Paul Wurtsmith was a member of 49th Fighter Group (United States Army Air Forces)[17].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's image is recorded as Major General Paul Wurtsmith.jpg[18].
  • Paul Wurtsmith is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's ISNI is recorded as 0000000040186517[21].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 16672774[22].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's military branch is recorded as United States Army Air Forces[23].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n2007027123[24].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's Commons category is recorded as Paul Wurtsmith[25].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[26].
  • Paul Wurtsmith's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 16048530[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Wurtsmith's place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on +1906-08-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Detroit Mercy[10], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1878[30], headquartered in Detroit[31]; Cass Technical High School[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1907[34]; and Air Corps Tactical School[12], a military school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Paul Wurtsmith's professions included military leader[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[13], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1926[39]; Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14]; Air Medal[15], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1942[42]; and Silver Star[16], a star[43], in United States[44], founded in 1918[45].

Death and Burial

Paul Wurtsmith died on +1946-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Asheville[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Paul Wurtsmith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Paul Wurtsmith born?

Born in Detroit[2], Paul Wurtsmith…

Where did Paul Wurtsmith die?

Paul Wurtsmith died in Asheville[4].

What did Paul Wurtsmith do for work?

Paul Wurtsmith worked as military leader[6].

Where did Paul Wurtsmith go to school?

Paul Wurtsmith was educated at University of Detroit Mercy[10], Cass Technical High School[11], and Air Corps Tactical School[12].

What awards did Paul Wurtsmith receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[13], Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Air Medal[15], and Silver Star[16].

References

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  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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