John Lathrop Throckmorton - Arlington VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.626 W 077° 04.266
18S E 320341 N 4305176
United States Army General. Served in World War II, Korea, And Vietnam. Served as Superintendent of the US Military Academy from 1956 to 1959.
Waymark Code: WM12Q56
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2020
Views: 2
He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7A, Site 172.
Description:
From Find A Grave: United States Army General. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, Class of 1935. Served in World War II, Korea, And Vietnam. Served as Superintendent of the US Military Academy from 1956 to 1959. Served as Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division from 1962 to 1964. Led the XVIII Airborne Corps in Detroit during the 1967 riots. Served as commanding General of the Third Army from 1967 to 1969 and the Strike Command from 1969 to 1973. His medals include the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star and Legion of Merit
Date of birth: 02/28/1913
Date of death: 02/13/1986
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Monument
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: None
Fee required?: No
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