John L. Throckmorton
United States Army general (1913–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Lathrop Throckmorton (February 28, 1913 – February 13, 1986) was a general in the United States Army
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Born | (1913-02-28)February 28, 1913 Kansas City, Missouri, US |
Died | February 13, 1986(1986-02-13) (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1935–1973 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Strike Command Third United States Army XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
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