Merwin H. Silverthorn

Merwin H. Silverthorn
Merwin Hancock Silverthorn
Born September 22, 1896(1896-09-22)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died August 14, 1985(1985-08-14) (aged 88)
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1917 - 1954
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Commands held Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Awards Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Purple Heart

Merwin 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

Gold star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
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

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