Norman Thorpe was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1956 upon graduation from the University of Illinois, and entered active duty in 1958 upon receiving his juris doctor degree. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Norman
R.
Thorpe
1934
–
Born:
Carlinville
,
Illinois
Home:
Carlinville
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Norman R. Thorpe, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Thorpe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Norman R. Thorpe, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Thorpe and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.