Willis Augustus Lee

admiral (1888-1945)
Person human Q517781
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Willis Augustus Lee

Summary

Willis Augustus Lee is a human[1]. His place of birth was Owen County[2]. He was born on May 11, 1888[3]. He died in Portland[4]. He died on August 25, 1945[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], sport shooter[7], and aircraft pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Willis Augustus Lee's place of birth was Owen County[2].
  • Willis Augustus Lee died in Portland[4].
  • Willis Augustus Lee was born on May 11, 1888[3].
  • Willis Augustus Lee died on August 25, 1945[5].
  • Willis Augustus Lee is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[10].
  • Willis Augustus Lee held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's professions included military officer[6].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's professions included sport shooter[7].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's professions included aircraft pilot[8].
  • Willis Augustus Lee was educated at United States Naval Academy[12].
  • Willis Augustus Lee received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13].
  • Willis Augustus Lee received the Navy Cross[14].
  • Willis Augustus Lee is recorded as male[15].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[17].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's Commons category is recorded as Willis Augustus Lee[18].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Willis Augustus Lee was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Willis Augustus Lee was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Willis Augustus Lee was part of the conflict Naval Battle of Guadalcanal[23].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's sport is recorded as shooting sports[24].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's family name is recorded as Lee[25].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's given name is recorded as Q16282634[26].
  • Willis Augustus Lee's given name is recorded as Augustus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Willis Augustus Lee's place of birth was Owen County[2]. He was born on May 11, 1888[3].

Education

Willis Augustus Lee was educated at United States Naval Academy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], sport shooter[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13], a grade of an order[28], in United States[29] and Navy Cross[14], a courage award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1919[32].

Death and Burial

Willis Augustus Lee died on August 25, 1945[5]. He died in Portland[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Willis Augustus Lee ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Willis Augustus Lee born?

Willis Augustus Lee's place of birth was Owen County[2].

Where did Willis Augustus Lee die?

Willis Augustus Lee passed away in Portland[4].

What did Willis Augustus Lee do for work?

Willis Augustus Lee worked as military officer[6], sport shooter[7], and aircraft pilot[8].

Where did Willis Augustus Lee go to school?

Willis Augustus Lee was educated at United States Naval Academy[12].

What awards did Willis Augustus Lee receive?

Honors received include Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[13] and Navy Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . ancexplorer.army.mil. ancexplorer.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Olympedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank admiral
    Participant in shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics – men's 300 metre team military rifle, prone, shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics – men's 300 metre team military rifle, standing, shooting at the 1920 Summer Olympics – men's 600 metre team military rifle, prone +4
    Given name Q16282634, Augustus
    Family name Lee
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