Richard Winters
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Summary
Richard Winters was born on January 21, 1918[1], in Lancaster[2]. He died on January 2, 2011[3], in Hershey[4]. He worked as an army officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,475 views/month, #3,230 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bergstrasse Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: Franklin & Marshall College[9], Rutgers University[10]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[11], Purple Heart[12], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[13], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[14], Distinguished Service Cross[15]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Military branch: United States Army[18]
- Commons category: Richard Winters[19]
- Military, police or special rank: major[20]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[21]
- Family name: Winters[22]
- Given name: Richard[23], Davis[24]
- Official website: http://www.majordickwinters.com/[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: Richard Davis Winters[27]
- Start of work period: 1942[28]
- End of work period: November 1945[29]
Why It Matters
Richard Winters has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Richard Winters born?
Richard Winters was born in Lancaster[2].
Where did Richard Winters die?
Richard Winters died in Hershey[4].
What did Richard Winters do for work?
Richard Winters worked as an army officer[5].
Where did Richard Winters go to school?
Richard Winters was educated at Franklin & Marshall College[9] and Rutgers University[10].
What awards did Richard Winters receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[11], Purple Heart[12], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal[13], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[14].