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Vernon Charles Thoreson

Birth : 23 Feb 1920 Soldier, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death : 5 Dec 1944 At Sea
Burial : Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery, Glencoe, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate : 44.2496986, -91.5475006
Plot : Sect B G 4
Description : Vernon Charles Thoreson-Ship's Cook 2nd Class was aboard the Destroyer, USS Mugford (DD-389) on December 5th, 1944 in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Philippines when his ship was hit by a Kamikaze "Val" dive bomber. Vernon along with seven of his shipmates were killed in the attack.

Vernon Charles Thoreson, the son of Martin Johannes Thoreson and Florence Irene Burke, married Cleo Elizabeth Wallis the daughter of Daniel Fifield Wallis and Eva Grace Gee. They were married on December 1943.

The Daily Nonpareil printed an article on August 16, 1948 stating the bodies of 3,961 American service men... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Vernon Charles Thoreson's memorial?

    Vernon Charles Thoreson's memorial is located at: Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery, Glencoe, Buffalo County, USA.

  • When did Vernon Charles Thoreson death?

    Vernon Charles Thoreson death on 5 Dec 1944 in At Sea

  • Where are the coordinates of the Vernon Charles Thoreson's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.2496986
    Longitude: -91.5475006

Family Members:

Parent

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Martin Johannes Thoreson

(1878 - 1948)

Spouse

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Cleo E Flood

(1916 - 2010)

Siblings

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Harlan Norman Thoreson

(1916 - 1972)

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Clio Everett Thoreson

(1924 - 1984)

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Gerald Robert Thoreson

(1929 - 2002)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Glencoe Lutheran Cemetery
Glencoe, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2496986, -91.5475006

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Glencoe, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2494011, -91.5610962

3. Cortland Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2127991, -91.5614014

4. Calvary Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2308006, -91.5010986

5. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2416992, -91.4713974

6. Saint Stanislaus Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2532997, -91.4625015

7. Saint Michael the Archangel Cemetery
North Creek, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2727100, -91.4330100

8. Williamsburg Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3150063, -91.4627304

9. Eagle Valley Cemetery
Bluff Siding, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2078018, -91.6819000

10. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Pine Creek, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1357030, -91.5210980

11. Tamarack Cemetery
Arcadia, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1605988, -91.4443970

12. Bohris Valley Cemetery
Fountain City, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1422005, -91.6113968

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Waumandee, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3022003, -91.7007980

14. Lower Montana Ridge Cemetery
Montana, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3708000, -91.5693970

15. Montana Methodist Church Cemetery
Montana, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3416000, -91.6653300

16. Waumandee Cemetery
Waumandee, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2900009, -91.7200012

17. Bethel Cemetery
Independence, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3471985, -91.4167023

18. Greenwood Cemetery
Independence, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3544006, -91.4218979

19. Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery
Independence, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3643608, -91.4203262

20. Tinnes Cemetery
Upper French Creek, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2935982, -91.3469009

21. Fagernes Lutheran Cemetery
Upper French Creek, Trempealeau County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2850266, -91.3416214

22. Fountain City Cemetery
Fountain City, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1389008, -91.6941986

23. Anchorage Cemetery
Waumandee, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2639008, -91.7636032

24. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Lookout, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4061012, -91.5663986