Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.

American lieutenant general during World War II (1886–1945)
Person human Q704763
Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.
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Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.

Summary

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Munfordville[2], Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.… Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was born on July 18, 1886[3]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. passed away in Okinawa Prefecture[4]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. died on June 18, 1945[5]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. worked as a military personnel[6]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,714 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munfordville[2], Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.…
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. died in Okinawa Prefecture[4].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was born on July 18, 1886[3].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. died on June 18, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfort Cemetery[8].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s father was Simon Bolivar Buckner[9].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s mother was Delia Claiborne Buckner[10].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was educated at United States Military Academy[13].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was educated at United States Army War College[14].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. is recorded as male[16].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Army[18].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.[19].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[20].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s family name is recorded as Buckner[22].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s given name is recorded as Simon[23].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s given name is recorded as Bolivar[24].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s allegiance is recorded as United States[25].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].
  • Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s military casualty classification is recorded as killed in action[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was born in Munfordville[2]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was born on July 18, 1886[3]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s father was Simon Bolivar Buckner[9]. His mother was Delia Claiborne Buckner[10].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; United States Military Academy[13], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34]; and United States Army War College[14], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37].

Career and Affiliations

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. received the Purple Heart[15].

Death and Burial

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. died on June 18, 1945[5]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. passed away in Okinawa Prefecture[4]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. is buried at Frankfort Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,714 views/month, #6,736 of 1,000,298).[7] Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. born?

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s place of birth was Munfordville[2].

Where did Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. die?

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. passed away in Okinawa Prefecture[4].

Who were Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s parents?

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s father was Simon Bolivar Buckner[9]. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.'s mother was Delia Claiborne Buckner[10].

What did Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. do for work?

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. go to school?

Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[12], United States Military Academy[13], and United States Army War College[14].

What awards did Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . news.bbc.co.uk. news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military personnel
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    Occupation military personnel
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