Victor Maghakian

Armenian American member of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Considered one of the most decorated American soldiers of the war. (1915–1977)
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Victor Maghakian

Summary

Victor Maghakian is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on +1915-12-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Fresno[4]. He died on +1977-08-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Victor Maghakian…
  • Victor Maghakian passed away in Fresno[4].
  • Victor Maghakian was born on +1915-12-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Victor Maghakian died on +1977-08-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery[8].
  • Victor Maghakian held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Victor Maghakian's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Victor Maghakian received the Bronze Star Medal[10].
  • Victor Maghakian received the Purple Heart[11].
  • Victor Maghakian received the Silver Star[12].
  • Victor Maghakian received the Navy Cross[13].
  • Victor Maghakian received the Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class[14].
  • Victor Maghakian is recorded as male[15].
  • Victor Maghakian's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Victor Maghakian's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps[17].
  • Victor Maghakian's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[18].
  • Victor Maghakian's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 50000440[19].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[20].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Second Sino-Japanese War[21].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Makin Island raid[22].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Guadalcanal campaign[23].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Kwajalein[24].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Mariana and Palau Islands campaign[25].
  • Victor Maghakian's participated in conflict is recorded as Battle of Saipan[26].
  • Victor Maghakian's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0rpfxw1[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Victor Maghakian was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on +1915-12-30T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Victor Maghakian's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[10], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30]; Purple Heart[11], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1932[33]; Silver Star[12], a star[34], in United States[35], founded in 1918[36]; Navy Cross[13], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1919[39]; and Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class[14], a class of award[40], in Soviet Union[41].

Death and Burial

Victor Maghakian died on +1977-08-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Fresno[4]. He is buried at Ararat Massis Armenian Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Victor Maghakian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Victor Maghakian born?

Victor Maghakian was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Victor Maghakian die?

Victor Maghakian died in Fresno[4].

What did Victor Maghakian do for work?

Victor Maghakian worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Victor Maghakian receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[10], Purple Heart[11], Silver Star[12], and Navy Cross[13].

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  16. [3] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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