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Navy Federal Credit Union
Clayton
C.
Thobro
October 20, 1918

–

October 17, 2000

Born:

Rock Springs

, 

Wyoming

Home:

Rock Springs

, 

Wyoming

Buried: 

Laramie

, 

Wyoming

Cemetery:

Green Hill Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 4, 1944

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clayton C. Thobro, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 4 November 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 25, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 24 (January 29, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clayton C. Thobro, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Ferdrupt, France, on 25 September 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Thobro’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.