William S. McArthur
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Summary
William S. McArthur is a human[1]. His place of birth was Laurinburg[2]. He was born on July 26, 1951[3]. He worked as an astronaut[4], engineer[5], and army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- William S. McArthur's place of birth was Laurinburg[2].
- William S. McArthur was born on July 26, 1951[3].
- William S. McArthur held citizenship in United States[8].
- William S. McArthur worked as an astronaut[4].
- William S. McArthur worked as an engineer[5].
- William S. McArthur's professions included army officer[6].
- William S. McArthur was employed by United States Military Academy[9].
- William S. McArthur was educated at United States Military Academy[10].
- William S. McArthur's education included a stint at Georgia Tech[11].
- William S. McArthur was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[12].
- William S. McArthur received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal[13].
- William S. McArthur received the Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[14].
- William S. McArthur received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[15].
- William S. McArthur received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal[16].
- William S. McArthur received the Defense Superior Service Medal[17].
- William S. McArthur received the Commendation Medal[18].
- William S. McArthur was a member of Expedition 12[19].
- William S. McArthur is recorded as male[20].
- William S. McArthur's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- William S. McArthur's military branch is recorded as United States Army[22].
- William S. McArthur is part of NASA Astronaut Group 13[23].
- William S. McArthur's Commons category is recorded as William S. McArthur[24].
- William S. McArthur's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[25].
- William S. McArthur's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[26].
- William S. McArthur's family name is recorded as McArthur[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Laurinburg[2], William S. McArthur… he was born on July 26, 1951[3].
Education
Educated at United States Military Academy[10], a military academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1802[30]; Georgia Tech[11], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1885[33], headquartered in Atlanta[34]; and United States Naval Test Pilot School[12], a military school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronaut[4], engineer[5], and army officer[6]. Among William S. McArthur's employers was United States Military Academy[9].
Recognition
Awards received include NASA Exceptional Service Medal[13], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1957[40]; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[14], a medallion[41], in Russia[42], founded in 2010[43]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[15], a medallion[44], in United States[45], founded in 1959[46]; Defense Meritorious Service Medal[16], a medallion[47], founded in 1977[48]; Defense Superior Service Medal[17], a military decoration[49], founded in 1976[50]; and Commendation Medal[18], a military decoration[51], in United States[52], founded in 1994[53].
Why It Matters
William S. McArthur ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was William S. McArthur born?
Born in Laurinburg[2].
What did William S. McArthur do for work?
William S. McArthur worked as astronaut[4], engineer[5], and army officer[6].
Where did William S. McArthur go to school?
William S. McArthur was educated at United States Military Academy[10], Georgia Tech[11], and United States Naval Test Pilot School[12].
What awards did William S. McArthur receive?
Honors received include NASA Exceptional Service Medal[13], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[14], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[15], and Defense Meritorious Service Medal[16].