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Duane Wilbur Thorin

Birth	:	26 Oct 1919
Death	:	24 Oct 2002
Burial	:	Chambers Cemetery, Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2115800, -98.7527900
Plot	:	Block 1, Lot 35
Inscription	:	DUANE WILBUR THORIN LT US NAVY WORLD WAR II KOREA OCT 26 1919 - OCT 24 2002 AUTHOR BUILDER PATRIOT
Description	:	SILVER STAR CITATION: Thorin, Duane Wilbur (POW) The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Duane Wilbur Thorin (NSN: 3165995), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Helicopter in Helicopter Squadron ONE, Unit Thirteen, attached to U.S.S. Rochester (CA-124) during an attempted rescue of a downed pilot in enemy territory near Kojo, Korea, on 8 February 1952. When information was received that an injured and critically ill pilot was down behind enemy lines, Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thorin unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt the... Read More	SILVER STAR CITATION: Thorin, Duane Wilbur (POW) The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Duane Wilbur Thorin (NSN: 3165995), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of a Helicopter in Helicopter Squadron ONE, Unit Thirteen, attached to U.S.S. Rochester (CA-124) during an attempted rescue of a downed pilot in enemy territory near Kojo, Korea, on 8 February 1952. When information was received that an injured and critically ill pilot was down behind enemy lines, Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thorin unhesitatingly volunteered to attempt the rescue. Piloting his helicopter over known enemy anti-aircraft positions, small arms fire, and mountainous terrain with turbulent winds, he reached the pre-arranged pick-up location, and after landing the helicopter, it overturned, due to turbulent wind. It is assumed that he was captured by enemy patrols that were searching for the downed pilot. The outstanding courage, initiative, and gallantry he displayed in attempting to save the life of another at such great risk to himself, contributed immensely toward maintaining the high morale of airmen participating in action against the enemy, and reflects the highest credit upon Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Thorin and the United States Naval Service. Board Serial 09 (May 11, 1953).

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Latitude: 42.2115800
Longitude: -98.7527900

Family Members:

Parent

Charles F Thorin

(1876 - 1945)

Clara Albertina Nelson Thorin

(1884 - 1952)

Siblings

Ernest Albert “Ernnie” Thorin

(1901 - 1969)

TSGT Melvin Sanford Thorin

(1911 - 1945)

Oscar Myron Thorin

(1913 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chambers Cemetery
Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2115800, -98.7527900

2. Farmers Hill Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1178017, -98.6975021

3. Conley Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1166992, -98.6893997

4. Trussel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1753006, -98.5919037

5. Inman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3532982, -98.5235977

6. Erina Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0010000, -98.8916000

7. Saint Theresa Church Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4366770, -98.6484440

8. Saint Anthonys Cemetery
Deloit, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1108017, -98.4364014

9. O'Neill Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4634200, -98.6560600

10. Vandersnick Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2103004, -98.3977966

11. Ziems Cemetery
Deloit Township, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1683890, -98.3781940

12. Prairie Home Cemetery
Emmet, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5005500, -98.8139300

13. Page Cemetery
Page, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4005000, -98.4044000

14. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2696991, -98.3202972

15. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1296997, -98.3210983

16. Wulf Reimer Cemetery
Ewing, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1036000, -98.3294000

17. Ewing Cemetery
Ewing, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2494011, -98.3039017

18. Bartlett Cemetery
Bartlett, Wheeler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -98.5643997

19. Florence Cemetery
Ewing, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3350000, -98.3097000

20. Elkhorn Valley Cemetery
Orchard, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2598700, -98.2620800

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358696, -98.9896088

22. Woodlawn Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377998, -98.9891968

23. Lambert Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4300003, -98.3383026

24. Frenchtown Cemetery
Clearwater, Antelope County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2160000, -98.2445000