Thomas Holcomb

Summary

Thomas Holcomb is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New Castle^[2]. He was born on August 5, 1879^[3]. He passed away in New Castle^[4]. He died on May 24, 1965^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Thomas Holcomb's place of birth was New Castle^[2].
• Thomas Holcomb passed away in New Castle^[4].
• Thomas Holcomb was born on August 5, 1879^[3].
• Thomas Holcomb died on May 24, 1965^[5].
• Thomas Holcomb is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].
• Thomas Holcomb held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Thomas Holcomb's professions included military officer^[6].
• Thomas Holcomb held the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps^[10].
• Thomas Holcomb was educated at Naval War College^[11].
• Thomas Holcomb's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[12].
• Thomas Holcomb was educated at United States Army War College^[13].
• Thomas Holcomb received the Purple Heart^[14].
• Thomas Holcomb received the Silver Star^[15].
• Thomas Holcomb received the Navy Cross^[16].
• Thomas Holcomb received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[17].
• Thomas Holcomb received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[18].
• Thomas Holcomb is recorded as male^[19].
• Thomas Holcomb's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Thomas Holcomb's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[21].
• Thomas Holcomb's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Holcomb^[22].
• Thomas Holcomb's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[23].
• Thomas Holcomb's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[24].
• Thomas Holcomb was part of the conflict World War I^[25].
• Thomas Holcomb was part of the conflict World War II^[26].
• Thomas Holcomb's family name is recorded as Holcomb^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New Castle^[2], Thomas Holcomb… he was born on August 5, 1879^[3].

Education

Educated at Naval War College^[11], a staff college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1884^[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]; and United States Army War College^[13], a staff college^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1901^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Holcomb worked as a military officer^[6]. He held the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Purple Heart^[14], a medallion^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1932^[40]; Silver Star^[15], a star^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1918^[43]; Navy Cross^[16], a courage award^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1919^[46]; Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[17], a medallion^[47], in United States^[48], founded in 1919^[49]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[18], a grade of an order^[50], in United States^[51].

Death and Burial

Thomas Holcomb died on May 24, 1965^[5]. He passed away in New Castle^[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].

Why It Matters

Thomas Holcomb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Holcomb born?

Thomas Holcomb's place of birth was New Castle^[2].

Where did Thomas Holcomb die?

Thomas Holcomb died in New Castle^[4].

What did Thomas Holcomb do for work?

Thomas Holcomb worked as military officer^[6].

Where did Thomas Holcomb go to school?

Thomas Holcomb was educated at Naval War College^[11], United States Army Command and General Staff College^[12], and United States Army War College^[13].

What awards did Thomas Holcomb receive?

Honors received include Purple Heart^[14], Silver Star^[15], Navy Cross^[16], and Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[17].