Richard Nelson Gale

British Army World War II general (1896–1982)
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Richard Nelson Gale

Summary

Richard Nelson Gale is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 25, 1896[3]. He passed away in Kingston upon Thames[4]. He died on July 29, 1982[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Nelson Gale's place of birth was London[2].
  • Richard Nelson Gale died in Kingston upon Thames[4].
  • Richard Nelson Gale was born on July 25, 1896[3].
  • Richard Nelson Gale died on July 29, 1982[5].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's father was Wilfred Gale[8].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's mother was Helen Webber Ann Nelson[9].
  • Among Richard Nelson Gale's spouses was Ethel Maud Larnack[10].
  • Among Richard Nelson Gale's spouses was Daphne Mabelle Eveline Blick[11].
  • Richard Nelson Gale held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard Nelson Gale held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's professions included military officer[6].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's education included a stint at King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon[15].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's education included a stint at Aldenham School[16].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Military Cross[17].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[20].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[21].
  • Richard Nelson Gale received the Distinguished Service Order[22].
  • Richard Nelson Gale is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's Commons category is recorded as Richard Gale (British Army officer)[26].
  • Richard Nelson Gale's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Nelson Gale was born in London[2]. He was born on July 25, 1896[3]. His father was Wilfred Gale[8]. His mother was Helen Webber Ann Nelson[9].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30]; King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon[15], a grammar school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1201[33], headquartered in Stratford-upon-Avon[34]; and Aldenham School[16], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1597[37].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Nelson Gale worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[17], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1914[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[20], a grade of an order[46], in Belgium[47]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[21], a grade of an order[48], in United States[49]; and Distinguished Service Order[22], a military decoration[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1886[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ethel Maud Larnack[10] and Daphne Mabelle Eveline Blick[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Nelson Gale died on July 29, 1982[5]. He died in Kingston upon Thames[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Nelson Gale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Richard Nelson Gale born?

Richard Nelson Gale was born in London[2].

Where did Richard Nelson Gale die?

Richard Nelson Gale passed away in Kingston upon Thames[4].

Who were Richard Nelson Gale's parents?

Richard Nelson Gale's father was Wilfred Gale[8]. Richard Nelson Gale's mother was Helen Webber Ann Nelson[9].

Who was Richard Nelson Gale married to?

Richard Nelson Gale's spouses include Ethel Maud Larnack[10] and Daphne Mabelle Eveline Blick[11].

What did Richard Nelson Gale do for work?

Richard Nelson Gale worked as military officer[6].

Where did Richard Nelson Gale go to school?

Richard Nelson Gale was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[14], King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon[15], and Aldenham School[16].

What awards did Richard Nelson Gale receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], and Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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