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Claude
A.
Thorp
POW (WWII) KIA
February 27, 1899

–

November 1, 1943

Born:

, 

Washington

Home:

Thorp

, 

Washington

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila (Wall of the Missing)

Claude Thorp served with the Philippine Guerilla Forces after the fall of the Philippine Islands, until he was captured by the Japanese and executed while in captivity.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    26th Cavalry Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)

    Action Date:

    January 1, 1942
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 263 (July 22, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Claude A. Thorp (ASN: 0-15101), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 26th Cavalry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces on 1 January 1942, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Thorp’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.