William Henry Tunner

United States Air Force general (1906-1983)
Person human Q322891
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William Henry Tunner

Summary

William Henry Tunner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elizabeth[2]. He was born on July 14, 1906[3]. He died in Ware Neck[4]. He died on April 6, 1983[5]. He worked as an air force officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Henry Tunner was born in Elizabeth[2].
  • William Henry Tunner passed away in Ware Neck[4].
  • William Henry Tunner was born on July 14, 1906[3].
  • William Henry Tunner died on April 6, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • William Henry Tunner held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Henry Tunner's professions included air force officer[6].
  • William Henry Tunner was educated at United States Military Academy[10].
  • William Henry Tunner's education included a stint at Air Corps Tactical School[11].
  • William Henry Tunner received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • William Henry Tunner received the Bronze Star Medal[13].
  • William Henry Tunner received the honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[14].
  • William Henry Tunner is recorded as male[15].
  • William Henry Tunner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Henry Tunner's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[17].
  • William Henry Tunner's Commons category is recorded as William H. Tunner[18].
  • William Henry Tunner's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[19].
  • William Henry Tunner was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • William Henry Tunner's family name is recorded as Tunner[21].
  • William Henry Tunner's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Henry Tunner's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • William Henry Tunner's allegiance is recorded as United States[24].
  • William Henry Tunner's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bill'}[25].
  • William Henry Tunner's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Henry Tunner'}[26].

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Origins and Family

William Henry Tunner was born in Elizabeth[2]. He was born on July 14, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at United States Military Academy[10], a military academy[27], in United States[28], founded in 1802[29] and Air Corps Tactical School[11], a military school[30], in United States[31].

Career and Affiliations

William Henry Tunner's professions included air force officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], a grade of an order[32], in Germany[33]; Bronze Star Medal[13], a courage award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1944[36]; and honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[14], an award[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

William Henry Tunner died on April 6, 1983[5]. He died in Ware Neck[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Henry Tunner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Tunner born?

Born in Elizabeth[2], William Henry Tunner…

Where did William Henry Tunner die?

William Henry Tunner passed away in Ware Neck[4].

What did William Henry Tunner do for work?

William Henry Tunner worked as air force officer[6].

Where did William Henry Tunner go to school?

William Henry Tunner was educated at United States Military Academy[10] and Air Corps Tactical School[11].

What awards did William Henry Tunner receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], Bronze Star Medal[13], and honorary doctor of the University of Maryland[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Philadelphia Inquirer. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . digital-library.usma.edu. digital-library.usma.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Philadelphia Inquirer. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . umgc.edu. umgc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Elizabeth
    Military branch United States Air Force
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