William Westmoreland
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Summary
William Westmoreland was born on March 26, 1914[1], in Spartanburg[2]. He died on July 18, 2005[3], in Charleston[4]. He worked as an army officer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,902 views/month, #6,154 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Point Cemetery[8]
- Mother: Eugenia Talley Westmoreland[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: Chief of Staff of the United States Army[11]
- Educated at: Harvard Business School[12], Harvard University[13], United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], United States Military Academy[15], Spartanburg High School[16], United States Army War College[17]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], Air Medal[20], Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], Distinguished Service Medal[22], World War II Victory Medal[23], National Defense Service Medal[24], Vietnam Service Medal[25], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[26], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[27], Order of the Crown of Thailand[28], Order of Sikatuna[29], Order of the Holy Trinity[30], Vietnam Campaign Medal[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[33]
- Military branch: United States Army[34]
- Commons category: William Westmoreland[35]
- Military, police or special rank: general[36]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[37]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 101st Airborne Division[38]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[39], World War II[40], Vietnam War[41]
- Family name: Westmoreland[42]
- Given name: William[43], Childs[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Westmoreland[45]
- Commons gallery: William Westmoreland[46]
- Allegiance: United States[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Name in native language: William Childs Westmoreland[50]
- Number of children: 3[51]
Why It Matters
William Westmoreland has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was William Westmoreland born?
William Westmoreland was born in Spartanburg[2].
Where did William Westmoreland die?
William Westmoreland died in Charleston[4].
Who were William Westmoreland's parents?
William Westmoreland's mother was Eugenia Talley Westmoreland[9].
What did William Westmoreland do for work?
William Westmoreland worked as an army officer[5] and politician[6].
Where did William Westmoreland go to school?
William Westmoreland was educated at Harvard Business School[12], Harvard University[13], United States Army Command and General Staff College[14], and United States Military Academy[15].
What awards did William Westmoreland receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[18], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[19], Air Medal[20], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].