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William H. Simpson
United States Army general (1888-1980).
The record
William H. Simpson was a United States Army general. Born on 18 May 1888 in Weatherford, Simpson died on 15 August 1980 in San Antonio at the age of 92.
Simpson studied at United States Military Academy. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, among 12 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, William H. Simpson is No. 63,423 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 May 1888, Weatherford
- Died
- 15 August 1980, San Antonio (aged 92)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
92
Lived to 92.
18 May
Shares a birthday with John Paul II and Bertrand Russell.
2
Two people in the Index born in Weatherford, with Mary Martin.
19
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- Silver Star
- World War II Victory Medal
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- Army of Occupation Medal
- Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
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