Eaker
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Eaker is a surname most notably associated with U.S. Army Air Forces General Ira C. Eaker, a key air power leader during World War II.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Eaker canonical | 1 |
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aviator
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human ⓘ military officer ⓘ surname ⓘ |
| awardReceived |
Air Medal
NERFINISHED
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Distinguished Flying Cross NERFINISHED ⓘ Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) NERFINISHED ⓘ Legion of Merit ⓘ Silver Star ⓘ |
| conflict | World War II ⓘ |
| countryOfBirth | United States of America ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| countryOfDeath | United States of America ⓘ |
| educatedAt |
Southeastern State Teachers College
NERFINISHED
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United States Army Air Service schools NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | 20th century ⓘ |
| familyName | Eaker NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | military writing ⓘ |
| givenName | Ira NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | English ⓘ |
| militaryBranch |
United States Army Air Corps
NERFINISHED
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United States Army Air Forces ⓘ |
| militaryRank | Lieutenant General ⓘ |
| notableFor |
leadership in strategic air power during World War II
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public advocacy for an independent U.S. Air Force ⓘ |
| notableIdea | strategic air power as an independent force ⓘ |
| notableWork | advocacy of daylight precision bombing ⓘ |
| occupation |
air force officer
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military leader ⓘ |
| placeOfBirth | Field Creek, Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | Walnut Creek, California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
Commander of Eighth Air Force
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Commander of Mediterranean Allied Air Forces ⓘ Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Air Forces ⓘ |
| serviceNumber | O-2559 ⓘ |
| stateOfBirth | Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stateOfDeath | California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedBy | Ira C. Eaker NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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