Korean War
| Service # | 8861900 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Electrician's Mate First Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | February 2 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Electrician's Mate First Class Thorpe was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Electrician's Mate First Class Thorpe served aboard the minesweeper USS PARTRIDGE (AMS-31) in Korean waters. He was listed as Killed in Action after his ship struck an enemy mine on February 2, 1951 and sank.