Merwin H. Silverthorn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1896
Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Date of Death: 14-Aug-1985
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Merwin H. Silverthorn
- Merwin Hancock Silverthorn (September 22, 1896 – August 14, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. 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 as Field Commander and during World War II as high staff officer.
- Following World War II, Silverthorn served in many important capacities like Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, director of the Marine Corps Reserve or commanding general of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.
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