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Thorburn, James S.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Rank: Lieutenant Commander

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Torpedo Squadron 1, USS Yorktown (CCA 10)
Action:
For sinking a Japanese AK.
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Torpedo Squadron 1, USS Yorktown (CCA 10)
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Air Medal (AM)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Air Medal (AM)

Air Medal (AM)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Air Medal (AM)

Air Medal (AM)

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Air Medal (AM)

Aviation Badge

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Aviation Badge

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal

World War Two Victory Medal

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
World War Two Victory Medal

Sources

  • - Thorburn, James S.

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