Richard J. Seitz

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1918-2013)
Person human Q7326770
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Richard J. Seitz

Summary

Richard J. Seitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leavenworth[2]. He was born on February 18, 1918[3]. He passed away in Junction City[4]. He died on June 8, 2013[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leavenworth[2], Richard J. Seitz…
  • Richard J. Seitz passed away in Junction City[4].
  • Richard J. Seitz was born on February 18, 1918[3].
  • Richard J. Seitz died on June 8, 2013[5].
  • Richard J. Seitz is buried at Fort Riley Post Cemetery[8].
  • Richard J. Seitz held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Richard J. Seitz worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Richard J. Seitz's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10].
  • Richard J. Seitz was educated at United States Army War College[11].
  • Richard J. Seitz was educated at Defense Language Institute[12].
  • Richard J. Seitz received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • Richard J. Seitz received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Richard J. Seitz received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Richard J. Seitz received the Silver Star[16].
  • Richard J. Seitz is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard J. Seitz's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard J. Seitz's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Richard J. Seitz's Commons category is recorded as Richard J. Seitz[20].
  • Richard J. Seitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Richard J. Seitz was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Richard J. Seitz's family name is recorded as Seitz[23].
  • Richard J. Seitz's given name is recorded as Richard[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leavenworth[2], Richard J. Seitz… he was born on February 18, 1918[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], a staff college[25], in United States[26], founded in 1881[27], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[28]; United States Army War College[11], a staff college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1901[31]; and Defense Language Institute[12], a military school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1954[34].

Career and Affiliations

Richard J. Seitz's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[38], in United States[39]; Purple Heart[15], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1932[42]; and Silver Star[16], a star[43], in United States[44], founded in 1918[45].

Death and Burial

Richard J. Seitz died on June 8, 2013[5]. He passed away in Junction City[4]. Burial took place at Fort Riley Post Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Richard J. Seitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Richard J. Seitz born?

Richard J. Seitz's place of birth was Leavenworth[2].

Where did Richard J. Seitz die?

Richard J. Seitz passed away in Junction City[4].

What did Richard J. Seitz do for work?

Richard J. Seitz worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Richard J. Seitz go to school?

Richard J. Seitz was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], United States Army War College[11], and Defense Language Institute[12].

What awards did Richard J. Seitz receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Purple Heart[15], and Silver Star[16].

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  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  19. [5] . jcpost.com. jcpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [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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