Thomas T. Handy

United States general (1892–1982)
Person human Q2622107
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Thomas T. Handy

Summary

Thomas T. Handy is a human[1]. Born in Spring City[2], he… he was born on March 11, 1892[3]. He died in San Antonio[4]. He died on April 12, 1982[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thomas T. Handy was born in Spring City[2].
  • Thomas T. Handy passed away in San Antonio[4].
  • Thomas T. Handy was born on March 11, 1892[3].
  • Thomas T. Handy died on April 12, 1982[5].
  • Thomas T. Handy died on April 14, 1982[8].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Thomas T. Handy held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Thomas T. Handy's professions included military officer[6].
  • Thomas T. Handy was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11].
  • Thomas T. Handy was educated at Virginia Military Institute[12].
  • Thomas T. Handy was educated at United States Army War College[13].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the Distinguished Service Cross[15].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the Distinguished Service Medal[16].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the World War I Victory Medal[17].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal[18].
  • Thomas T. Handy received the American Defense Service Medal[19].
  • Thomas T. Handy is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas T. Handy's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas T. Handy's military branch is recorded as United States Army[22].
  • Thomas T. Handy's Commons category is recorded as Thomas T. Handy[23].
  • Thomas T. Handy's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Thomas T. Handy was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Thomas T. Handy was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Thomas T. Handy's family name is recorded as Handy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Spring City[2], Thomas T. Handy… he was born on March 11, 1892[3].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth[31]; Virginia Military Institute[12], a military academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1839[34]; and United States Army War College[13], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1901[37].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas T. Handy's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[38], in United States[39]; Distinguished Service Cross[15], a courage award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1918[42]; Distinguished Service Medal[16], a medallion[43], in United States[44], founded in 1918[45]; World War I Victory Medal[17], an United States service medals of the world wars[46], in United States[47], founded in 1919[48]; Army of Occupation of Germany Medal[18], an United States service medals of the world wars[49], in United States[50], founded in 1941[51]; and American Defense Service Medal[19], an United States service medals of the world wars[52], in United States[53], founded in 1941[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 12, 1982[5] and April 14, 1982[8]. Thomas T. Handy died in San Antonio[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas T. Handy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Thomas T. Handy born?

Thomas T. Handy was born in Spring City[2].

Where did Thomas T. Handy die?

Thomas T. Handy died in San Antonio[4].

What did Thomas T. Handy do for work?

Thomas T. Handy worked as military officer[6].

Where did Thomas T. Handy go to school?

Thomas T. Handy was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College[11], Virginia Military Institute[12], and United States Army War College[13].

What awards did Thomas T. Handy receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], Distinguished Service Cross[15], Distinguished Service Medal[16], and World War I Victory Medal[17].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Virginia Military Institute, United States Army War College
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