Samuel W. Koster

US Army general (1919–2006)
Person human Q7412842
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Samuel W. Koster

Summary

Samuel W. Koster is a human[1]. He was born in West Liberty[2]. He was born on December 29, 1919[3]. He passed away in Annapolis[4]. He died on January 23, 2006[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Samuel W. Koster's place of birth was West Liberty[2].
  • Samuel W. Koster passed away in Annapolis[4].
  • Samuel W. Koster was born on December 29, 1919[3].
  • Samuel W. Koster died on January 23, 2006[5].
  • Samuel W. Koster is buried at West Point Cemetery[8].
  • Samuel W. Koster held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Samuel W. Koster's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Samuel W. Koster held the position of Superintendent of the United States Military Academy[10].
  • Samuel W. Koster was educated at United States Military Academy[11].
  • Samuel W. Koster's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12].
  • Samuel W. Koster's education included a stint at Joint Forces Staff College[13].
  • Samuel W. Koster was educated at National War College[14].
  • Samuel W. Koster received the Bronze Star Medal[15].
  • Samuel W. Koster received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16].
  • Samuel W. Koster received the Silver Star[17].
  • Samuel W. Koster is recorded as male[18].
  • Samuel W. Koster's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Samuel W. Koster's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Samuel W. Koster's Commons category is recorded as Samuel W. Koster[21].
  • Samuel W. Koster's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[22].
  • The cause of death was kidney cancer[23].
  • Samuel W. Koster was part of the conflict Korean War[24].
  • Samuel W. Koster was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Samuel W. Koster's family name is recorded as Koster[26].
  • Samuel W. Koster's given name is recorded as Samuel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in West Liberty[2], Samuel W. Koster… he was born on December 29, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[11], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30]; United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], a staff college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1881[33], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[34]; Joint Forces Staff College[13], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1946[37]; and National War College[14], a staff college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1945[40], headquartered in Fort Lesley J. McNair[41].

Career and Affiliations

Samuel W. Koster worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Superintendent of the United States Military Academy[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[15], a courage award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1944[44]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; and Silver Star[17], a star[47], in United States[48], founded in 1918[49].

Death and Burial

Samuel W. Koster died on January 23, 2006[5]. He died in Annapolis[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[23]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Samuel W. Koster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Samuel W. Koster born?

Samuel W. Koster was born in West Liberty[2].

Where did Samuel W. Koster die?

Samuel W. Koster died in Annapolis[4].

What did Samuel W. Koster do for work?

Samuel W. Koster worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Samuel W. Koster go to school?

Samuel W. Koster was educated at United States Military Academy[11], United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], Joint Forces Staff College[13], and National War College[14].

What awards did Samuel W. Koster receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[16], and Silver Star[17].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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