Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.

United States Navy Vice Admiral
Person human Q7411947
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Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.

Summary

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. is a human[1]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s place of birth was Richmond[2]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was born on June 4, 1922[3]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. died in Bethesda[4]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. died on October 22, 2004[5]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. worked as a military officer[6]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s place of birth was Richmond[2].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. passed away in Bethesda[4].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was born on June 4, 1922[3].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. died on October 22, 2004[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[10].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s professions included military officer[6].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s education included a stint at Naval War College[11].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s education included a stint at Virginia Union University[13].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha[16].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. is recorded as male[17].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Navy[19].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.[20].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[21].
  • The cause of death was stroke[22].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was part of the conflict Korean War[24].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was part of the conflict Vietnam War[25].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Gravely[26].
  • Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Samuel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Richmond[2], Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.… Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was born on June 4, 1922[3]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[10].

Education

Educated at Naval War College[11], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30]; Columbia University[12], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33], headquartered in Manhattan[34]; and Virginia Union University[13], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1865[37], headquartered in Richmond[38].

Career and Affiliations

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.'s professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1944[41] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[42], in United States[43].

Death and Burial

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. died on October 22, 2004[5]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. died in Bethesda[4]. The cause of death was stroke[22]. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. born?

Born in Richmond[2], Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.…

Where did Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. die?

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. passed away in Bethesda[4].

What did Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. do for work?

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. worked as military officer[6].

Where did Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. go to school?

Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. was educated at Naval War College[11], Columbia University[12], and Virginia Union University[13].

What awards did Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Gnd id 1042356602
    Bnb person id (obsolete) GravelySL(SamuelLee)1922-2004
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