- Merwin H. Silverthorn
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Merwin Hancock Silverthorn Born September 22, 1896
Minneapolis, MinnesotaDied August 14, 1985 (aged 88)
Bethesda Naval HospitalPlace of burial Arlington National Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Marine Corps Years of service 1917 - 1954 Rank Lieutenant General Commands held Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Battles/wars World War I
World War IIAwards Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Purple HeartMerwin Hancock Silverthorn (September 22, 1896—August 14, 1985) was the 3rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Early years
Silverthorn was born September 22, 1896 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and enlisted in the Marines as a private in 1917. He was an expert in amphibious warfare and taught courses at Marine Corps training facilities in the 1930s. He served in numerous conflicts including World War I and World War II.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. He died August 14, 1985 in Bethesda naval Hospital and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Lieut. Gen. Merwin Hancock Silverthorn died August 14 at Bethesda Naval Medical Center.
Decorations
1st Row Navy Cross 2nd Row Distinguished Service Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star with 1 award star Legion of Merit 3rd Row Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal 4th Row World War I Victory Medal Army of Occupation of Germany Medal Haitian Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal with fleet clasp 5th Row American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three battle stars World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal See also
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
- "Major General Merwin Hancock Silverthorn, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Silverthorn_MH.htm. Retrieved June 30, 2009.
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CommandantsCole · Lejeune · Long · Neville · Feland · Williams · Fuller · Myers · Russell · McDougal · Little · H. Smith · Vandegrift · Barrett · Keyser · Schmidt · Rockey · Peck · Turnage · Shepherd · O. Smith · Silverthorn · Thomas · Pate · Megee · McCaul · Munn · Hayes · Mangrum · Chapman · Walt · McCutcheon · R. Davis · Anderson · Jaskilka · Barrow · McLennan · Kelley · J. Davis · Morgan · Went · J. R. Dailey · Boomer · Hearney · Neal · Dake · Williams · Nyland · Magnus · Amos · DunfordSergeants Major Secretary of the Navy (navbox) · Four-star generals · Headquarters Marine Corps · Category Categories:- 1896 births
- 1985 deaths
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- Recipients of the Silver Star
- Recipients of the Purple Heart medal
- American military personnel of World War II
- People from Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
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