Stephen Jurika

United States Navy officer and aviator during World War II, best known for his role as an intelligence officer in the Doolittle Raid
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Stephen Jurika

Summary

Stephen Jurika is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on December 9, 1910[3]. He died in San Mateo[4]. He died on July 15, 1993[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Stephen Jurika was born in Los Angeles[2].
  • Stephen Jurika passed away in San Mateo[4].
  • Stephen Jurika was born on December 9, 1910[3].
  • Stephen Jurika was born on 1910[7].
  • Stephen Jurika died on July 15, 1993[5].
  • Stephen Jurika died on 1993[8].
  • Stephen Jurika is buried at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery[9].
  • Stephen Jurika held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Stephen Jurika worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Among Stephen Jurika's employers was Stanford University[11].
  • Stephen Jurika was employed by Santa Clara University[12].
  • Stephen Jurika was employed by Naval Postgraduate School[13].
  • Stephen Jurika's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[14].
  • Stephen Jurika was educated at Columbian College of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • Stephen Jurika's education included a stint at Stanford University[16].
  • Stephen Jurika received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • Stephen Jurika is recorded as male[18].
  • Stephen Jurika's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Stephen Jurika's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[20].
  • Stephen Jurika's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Jurika, Jr.[21].
  • Stephen Jurika's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[22].
  • The cause of death was cancer[23].
  • Stephen Jurika was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Stephen Jurika's given name is recorded as Stephen[25].
  • Stephen Jurika's allegiance is recorded as United States[26].

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Origins and Family

Stephen Jurika's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 9, 1910[3] and 1910[7].

Education

Educated at United States Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[27], in United States[28], founded in 1845[29], headquartered in Naval Academy[30]; Columbian College of Arts and Sciences[15], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1821[33]; and Stanford University[16], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1885[36], headquartered in Stanford[37].

Career and Affiliations

Stephen Jurika's professions included naval officer[6]. Employers include Stanford University[11], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1885[40], headquartered in Stanford[41]; Santa Clara University[12], a university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1851[44], headquartered in Santa Clara[45]; and Naval Postgraduate School[13], a naval force university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1909[48].

Recognition

Stephen Jurika received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 15, 1993[5] and 1993[8]. Stephen Jurika died in San Mateo[4]. The cause of death was cancer[23]. Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Jurika born?

Born in Los Angeles[2], Stephen Jurika…

Where did Stephen Jurika die?

Stephen Jurika passed away in San Mateo[4].

What did Stephen Jurika do for work?

Stephen Jurika worked as naval officer[6].

Where did Stephen Jurika go to school?

Stephen Jurika was educated at United States Naval Academy[14], Columbian College of Arts and Sciences[15], and Stanford University[16].

What awards did Stephen Jurika receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].

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  7. [15] . wrlc-gwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com. wrlc-gwu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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