Thomas Hinman Moorer

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1912-2004)
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Thomas Hinman Moorer
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Thomas Hinman Moorer was a United States citizen born on February 9, 1912, in Alabama[1][2][3]. He was educated at the United States Naval Academy and the Naval War College. He died on February 5, 2004, in Bethesda[1][2][3] and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery[4].

During his life, Moorer received multiple awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit. Additionally, he was presented with the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, among one more award.

Thomas Hinman Moorer

Summary

Thomas Hinman Moorer is a human[1]. Born in Alabama[2], he… he was born on +1912-02-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bethesda[4]. He died on +2004-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Hinman Moorer was born in Alabama[2].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer died in Bethesda[4].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer was born on +1912-02-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer died on +2004-02-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's professions included military officer[6].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer held the position of Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic[10].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer held the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[11].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer held the position of Chief of Naval Operations[12].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's education included a stint at Naval War College[13].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer was educated at United States Naval Academy[14].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the Purple Heart[18].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the Silver Star[19].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[20].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's image is recorded as ADM Thomas Moorer.JPG[21].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's ISNI is recorded as 0000000084820911[24].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 118703687[25].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's GND ID is recorded as 1056353600[26].
  • Thomas Hinman Moorer's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Alabama[2], Thomas Hinman Moorer… he was born on +1912-02-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Naval War College[13], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30] and United States Naval Academy[14], a naval academy[31], in United States[32], founded in 1845[33], headquartered in Naval Academy[34].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Hinman Moorer worked as a military officer[6]. Positions held include Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic[10], a command[35], in Belgium[36], founded in 1952[37], headquartered in Q49231[38]; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff[11], a position[39], in United States[40], founded in 1949[41]; and Chief of Naval Operations[12], a position[42], in United States[43], founded in 1915[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a courage award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1926[47]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[48], in Germany[49]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], a grade of an order[50], in United States[51]; Purple Heart[18], a medallion[52], in United States[53], founded in 1932[54]; Silver Star[19], a star[55], in United States[56], founded in 1918[57]; and National Aviation Hall of Fame[20], an aviation museum[58], in United States[59], founded in 1962[60].

Death and Burial

Thomas Hinman Moorer died on +2004-02-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bethesda[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Hinman Moorer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Hinman Moorer born?

Thomas Hinman Moorer's place of birth was Alabama[2].

Where did Thomas Hinman Moorer die?

Thomas Hinman Moorer passed away in Bethesda[4].

What did Thomas Hinman Moorer do for work?

Thomas Hinman Moorer worked as military officer[6].

Where did Thomas Hinman Moorer go to school?

Thomas Hinman Moorer was educated at Naval War College[13] and United States Naval Academy[14].

What awards did Thomas Hinman Moorer receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[15], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[17], and Purple Heart[18].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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