Walter Bedell Smith

Summary

Walter Bedell Smith is a human^[1]. He was born in Indianapolis^[2]. He was born on October 5, 1895^[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.^[4]. He died on August 9, 1961^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], military personnel^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,855 views/month, #6,776 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Walter Bedell Smith's place of birth was Indianapolis^[2].
• Walter Bedell Smith died in Washington, D.C.^[4].
• Walter Bedell Smith was born on October 5, 1895^[3].
• Walter Bedell Smith was born on 1895^[10].
• Walter Bedell Smith died on August 9, 1961^[5].
• Walter Bedell Smith died on 1961^[11].
• Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[12].
• Walter Bedell Smith held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Walter Bedell Smith's professions included diplomat^[6].
• Walter Bedell Smith's professions included military personnel^[7].
• Walter Bedell Smith worked as a writer^[8].
• Walter Bedell Smith held the position of Director of Central Intelligence^[14].
• Walter Bedell Smith held the position of United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union^[15].
• Walter Bedell Smith was employed by Central Intelligence Agency^[16].
• Walter Bedell Smith's education included a stint at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[17].
• Walter Bedell Smith was educated at United States Army War College^[18].
• Walter Bedell Smith was educated at Emmerich Manual High School^[19].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Bronze Star Medal^[20].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown^[21].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[22].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite^[24].
• Walter Bedell Smith received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown^[25].
• Walter Bedell Smith's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[26].
• Walter Bedell Smith is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Bedell Smith was born in Indianapolis^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 5, 1895^[3] and 1895^[10].

Education

Educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[17], a staff college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1881^[30], headquartered in Fort Leavenworth^[31]; United States Army War College^[18], a staff college^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1901^[34]; and Emmerich Manual High School^[19], a high school^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1895^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], military personnel^[7], and writer^[8]. Among Walter Bedell Smith's employers was Central Intelligence Agency^[16]. Positions held include Director of Central Intelligence^[14], a position^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1946^[40] and United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union^[15], a historical position^[41], in Soviet Union^[42], founded in 1918^[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal^[20], a courage award^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1944^[46]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown^[21], a grade of an order^[47], in Luxembourg^[48], founded in 1841^[49]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[22], a grade of an order^[50], in United Kingdom^[51], founded in 1815^[52]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23], a grade of an order^[53], in United Kingdom^[54]; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite^[24], a grade of an order^[55], in Morocco^[56]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown^[25], a grade of an order^[57], in Belgium^[58].

Personal Life

Walter Bedell Smith's religion is recorded as Catholicism^[26]. He was affiliated with the independent politician^[59].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 9, 1961^[5] and 1961^[11]. Walter Bedell Smith passed away in Washington, D.C.^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[60]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Walter Bedell Smith ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,855 views/month, #6,776 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

FAQs

Where was Walter Bedell Smith born?

Born in Indianapolis^[2], Walter Bedell Smith…

Where did Walter Bedell Smith die?

Walter Bedell Smith died in Washington, D.C.^[4].

What did Walter Bedell Smith do for work?

Walter Bedell Smith worked as diplomat^[6], military personnel^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Walter Bedell Smith go to school?

Walter Bedell Smith was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College^[17], United States Army War College^[18], and Emmerich Manual High School^[19].

What awards did Walter Bedell Smith receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal^[20], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown^[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath^[22], and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[23].