Merwin H. Silverthorn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Merwin H. Silverthorn

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


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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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