Thomas B. Larkin

United States general (1890–1968)
Person human Q7787259
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Thomas B. Larkin

Summary

Thomas B. Larkin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Louisburg[2]. He was born on +1890-12-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1968-10-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Thomas B. Larkin's place of birth was Louisburg[2].
  • Thomas B. Larkin was born on +1890-12-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas B. Larkin died on +1968-10-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[7].
  • Thomas B. Larkin held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Thomas B. Larkin worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Thomas B. Larkin held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[11].
  • Thomas B. Larkin received the Bronze Star Medal[12].
  • Thomas B. Larkin received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Thomas B. Larkin received the Silver Star[14].
  • Thomas B. Larkin was a member of the class the stars fell on[15].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's image is recorded as Thomas B. Larkin (US Army general).jpg[16].
  • Thomas B. Larkin is recorded as male[17].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 44005345[19].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2004027490[21].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's Commons category is recorded as Thomas B. Larkin[22].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 10602964[24].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/05f8pxv[25].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas B. Larkin's U.S. National Archives Identifier is recorded as 10610685[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas B. Larkin's place of birth was Louisburg[2]. He was born on +1890-12-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31] and United States Military Academy[11], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1802[34].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas B. Larkin worked as a military personnel[5]. He held the position of Chief of Staff of the United States Army[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[12], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[38], in United States[39]; and Silver Star[14], a star[40], in United States[41], founded in 1918[42].

Death and Burial

Thomas B. Larkin died on +1968-10-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[7].

Why It Matters

Thomas B. Larkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Thomas B. Larkin born?

Thomas B. Larkin's place of birth was Louisburg[2].

What did Thomas B. Larkin do for work?

Thomas B. Larkin worked as military personnel[5].

Where did Thomas B. Larkin go to school?

Thomas B. Larkin was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[10] and United States Military Academy[11].

What awards did Thomas B. Larkin receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[12], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], and Silver Star[14].

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  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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