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John
Frederick
Thorlin

Born:

, 

Oregon

John Thorlin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    White Sands Missile Range

    Action Date:

    June 1960 – July 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Frederick Thorlin (ASN: 0-19067), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Commanding General, White Sands Missile Range, during the period from June 1960 to July 1965.