Francis Bernard THORNE

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Frank B. Thorne, obituary photo
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Kacie's Photography, 2017.
 
Known As:  Frank, Frankie
Birth:  2 March 1948 in Washington, D.C.
Death:  31 Jan 2003 in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland
Burial:  11 April 2003 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Section 69, Site 5251
Headstone Text:  FRANCIS / BERNARD / THORNE / PVT / US MARINE CORPS / VIETNAM / MAR 2 1948 / JAN 31 2003 / PH & 3 GS

Parents:  Charles Leroy THORNE II and Mary Ruth THORNE (m. RAFFO, h2. GAUDIA)
Parents' Children: 
  • Maryann BREWER (m. THORNE)
  • Charles Leroy THORNE III
  • Francis Bernard THORNE
  • Steven Andrew THORNE

Spouse:  Bernadette ?
Children: 
  • Louis THORNE
  • Kathleen THORNE
  • Meredith THORNE
 
Military Service:  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, C Company during the Vietnam war; leaving as a Private. He was wounded in combat four times. He was highly awarded for his service: Purple Heart, 3 Goal Stars, Vietnam Service Medal, 4 Bronze Stars, Presidential Unit Citation for Extraordinary Heroism, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, 2 Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citations (Gallantry Cross Color and Civil Actions Color First Class), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Rifleman Sharpshooter Badge.
 
Close Family also in the Same Cemetery:  Francis is buried in Section 69, Site 5251.
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Family Information Compiled From:  FindAGrave website (#49325608), FamilySearch website (#​L11Q-KGJ), and family records.
 
Documents Include: Washington Post -- obituary.
 
Abbreviation Key:  
m. = maiden name
h1., h2. = surname of first husband, second husband
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