William H. Simpson

Summary

William H. Simpson is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Weatherford^[2]. He was born on May 18, 1888^[3]. He died in San Antonio^[4]. He died on August 15, 1980^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• William H. Simpson's place of birth was Weatherford^[2].
• William H. Simpson passed away in San Antonio^[4].
• William H. Simpson was born on May 18, 1888^[3].
• William H. Simpson died on August 15, 1980^[5].
• Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].
• William H. Simpson held citizenship in United States^[9].
• William H. Simpson worked as a military officer^[6].
• Among William H. Simpson's employers was Pomona College^[10].
• William H. Simpson's education included a stint at United States Military Academy^[11].
• William H. Simpson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12].
• William H. Simpson received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[13].
• William H. Simpson received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14].
• William H. Simpson received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15].
• William H. Simpson received the Silver Star^[16].
• William H. Simpson received the World War II Victory Medal^[17].
• William H. Simpson is recorded as male^[18].
• William H. Simpson's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• William H. Simpson's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[20].
• William H. Simpson's Commons category is recorded as William Hood Simpson^[21].
• William H. Simpson's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[22].
• William H. Simpson's commander of is recorded as 35th Infantry Division^[23].
• William H. Simpson was part of the conflict World War I^[24].
• William H. Simpson was part of the conflict World War II^[25].
• William H. Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson^[26].
• William H. Simpson's given name is recorded as William^[27].

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Origins and Family

William H. Simpson's place of birth was Weatherford^[2]. He was born on May 18, 1888^[3].

Education

William H. Simpson's education included a stint at United States Military Academy^[11].

Career and Affiliations

William H. Simpson worked as a military officer^[6]. Among his employers was Pomona College^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12], a grade of an order^[28], in France^[29]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[13], a courage award^[30], in France^[31], founded in 1939^[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], a grade of an order^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15], a grade of an order^[35], in United States^[36]; Silver Star^[16], a star^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1918^[39]; and World War II Victory Medal^[17], an United States service medals of the world wars^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1945^[42].

Death and Burial

William H. Simpson died on August 15, 1980^[5]. He passed away in San Antonio^[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].

Why It Matters

William H. Simpson has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

Where was William H. Simpson born?

William H. Simpson was born in Weatherford^[2].

Where did William H. Simpson die?

William H. Simpson died in San Antonio^[4].

What did William H. Simpson do for work?

William H. Simpson worked as military officer^[6].

Where did William H. Simpson go to school?

William H. Simpson was educated at United States Military Academy^[11].

What awards did William H. Simpson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[12], Croix de guerre 1939–1945^[13], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[14], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit^[15].