Rudolf Anderson

USAF pilot, the only person killed by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1927-1962)
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Rudolf Anderson
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Rudolf Anderson

Summary

Rudolf Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Spartanburg[2]. He was born on +1927-09-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cuba[4]. He died on +1962-10-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Anderson's place of birth was Spartanburg[2].
  • Rudolf Anderson passed away in Cuba[4].
  • Rudolf Anderson was born on +1927-09-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rudolf Anderson died on +1962-10-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rudolf Anderson is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park[8].
  • Rudolf Anderson held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Rudolf Anderson worked as a military officer[6].
  • Rudolf Anderson was educated at Clemson University[10].
  • Rudolf Anderson's education included a stint at Greenville High School[11].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Distinguished Flying Cross[12].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Purple Heart[13].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Air Force Cross[15].
  • Rudolf Anderson received the Eagle Scout[16].
  • Rudolf Anderson's image is recorded as Rudolf Anderson.jpg[17].
  • Rudolf Anderson is recorded as male[18].
  • Rudolf Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Rudolf Anderson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 315534067[20].
  • Rudolf Anderson's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[21].
  • Rudolf Anderson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2014083582[22].
  • Rudolf Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf Anderson[23].
  • Rudolf Anderson's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[24].
  • Rudolf Anderson's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 7553231[25].
  • Rudolf Anderson's participated in conflict is recorded as Korean War[26].
  • Rudolf Anderson's participated in conflict is recorded as Cuban Missile Crisis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Spartanburg[2], Rudolf Anderson… he was born on +1927-09-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Clemson University[10], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1889[30] and Greenville High School[11], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1938[33].

Career and Affiliations

Rudolf Anderson worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], a courage award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1926[36]; Purple Heart[13], a medallion[37], in United States[38], founded in 1932[39]; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1960[42]; Air Force Cross[15], a courage award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1960[45]; and Eagle Scout[16], an Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America[46], in United States[47], founded in 1911[48].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Anderson died on +1962-10-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cuba[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park[8].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Anderson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #6,929 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Anderson born?

Born in Spartanburg[2], Rudolf Anderson…

Where did Rudolf Anderson die?

Rudolf Anderson passed away in Cuba[4].

What did Rudolf Anderson do for work?

Rudolf Anderson worked as military officer[6].

Where did Rudolf Anderson go to school?

Rudolf Anderson was educated at Clemson University[10] and Greenville High School[11].

What awards did Rudolf Anderson receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[12], Purple Heart[13], Air Force Distinguished Service Medal[14], and Air Force Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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