Howard Thorsen graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1955. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 1991.
Sponsored by:
Howard
B.
Thorsen
Born:
York
,
North Dakota
Home:
Brainerd
,
Minnesota
Awards Received
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Howard B. Thorsen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Thorsen and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Howard B. Thorsen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Howard B. Thorsen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Thorsen and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Howard B. Thorsen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Howard B. Thorsen, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.