Retired Capt. Howard W. Thorn, 84, died March 30 at Mariner Health of North Arundel. The cause of death was not available.
He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Steelton, Pa., and lived in Anne Arundel County for 27 years.
Capt. Thorn joined the Maryland National Guard in 1936. He was called to active duty to fight in Europe during World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge. A first sergeant with Company D, 398th Infantry, he was honorably discharged in 1944.
Several weeks later, he re-enlisted. He rose to the rank of lieutenant and served during the Korean conflict. He was wounded in 1950 by an enemy hand grenade near Kunu-Ri, Korea, during an orderly withdrawal. He was decorated with the Bronze Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism in ground combat.
After receiving his final rank advancement, Capt. Thorn returned to the United States and served in the Army until 1954, when he retired because of his wounds.
After the Army, he held several positions, including working as a correctional officer at the Maryland House of Correction. After receiving a promotion, he worked at the State House until he retired in 1976.
Capt. Thorn was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was very active at VFW Post 3217, where he served as post commander for many years. He also belonged to the Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled Veterans, Am-Vets and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Charlotte M. Thorn; one son, Howard W. W. Thorn III of Millersville; one daughter, Charis Bowen of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 3 at Ambrose Funeral Home. Interment was in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville with full military honors.
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Maryland Gazette, The (Glen Burnie, MD) - Wednesday, April 10, 2002
He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Steelton, Pa., and lived in Anne Arundel County for 27 years.
Capt. Thorn joined the Maryland National Guard in 1936. He was called to active duty to fight in Europe during World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge. A first sergeant with Company D, 398th Infantry, he was honorably discharged in 1944.
Several weeks later, he re-enlisted. He rose to the rank of lieutenant and served during the Korean conflict. He was wounded in 1950 by an enemy hand grenade near Kunu-Ri, Korea, during an orderly withdrawal. He was decorated with the Bronze Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism in ground combat.
After receiving his final rank advancement, Capt. Thorn returned to the United States and served in the Army until 1954, when he retired because of his wounds.
After the Army, he held several positions, including working as a correctional officer at the Maryland House of Correction. After receiving a promotion, he worked at the State House until he retired in 1976.
Capt. Thorn was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was very active at VFW Post 3217, where he served as post commander for many years. He also belonged to the Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled Veterans, Am-Vets and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Charlotte M. Thorn; one son, Howard W. W. Thorn III of Millersville; one daughter, Charis Bowen of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 3 at Ambrose Funeral Home. Interment was in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville with full military honors.
Corrections}
Maryland Gazette, The (Glen Burnie, MD) - Wednesday, April 10, 2002
Retired Capt. Howard W. Thorn, 84, died March 30 at Mariner Health of North Arundel. The cause of death was not available.
He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Steelton, Pa., and lived in Anne Arundel County for 27 years.
Capt. Thorn joined the Maryland National Guard in 1936. He was called to active duty to fight in Europe during World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge. A first sergeant with Company D, 398th Infantry, he was honorably discharged in 1944.
Several weeks later, he re-enlisted. He rose to the rank of lieutenant and served during the Korean conflict. He was wounded in 1950 by an enemy hand grenade near Kunu-Ri, Korea, during an orderly withdrawal. He was decorated with the Bronze Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism in ground combat.
After receiving his final rank advancement, Capt. Thorn returned to the United States and served in the Army until 1954, when he retired because of his wounds.
After the Army, he held several positions, including working as a correctional officer at the Maryland House of Correction. After receiving a promotion, he worked at the State House until he retired in 1976.
Capt. Thorn was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was very active at VFW Post 3217, where he served as post commander for many years. He also belonged to the Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled Veterans, Am-Vets and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Charlotte M. Thorn; one son, Howard W. W. Thorn III of Millersville; one daughter, Charis Bowen of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 3 at Ambrose Funeral Home. Interment was in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville with full military honors.
Corrections}
Maryland Gazette, The (Glen Burnie, MD) - Wednesday, April 10, 2002
He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Steelton, Pa., and lived in Anne Arundel County for 27 years.
Capt. Thorn joined the Maryland National Guard in 1936. He was called to active duty to fight in Europe during World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge. A first sergeant with Company D, 398th Infantry, he was honorably discharged in 1944.
Several weeks later, he re-enlisted. He rose to the rank of lieutenant and served during the Korean conflict. He was wounded in 1950 by an enemy hand grenade near Kunu-Ri, Korea, during an orderly withdrawal. He was decorated with the Bronze Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for heroism in ground combat.
After receiving his final rank advancement, Capt. Thorn returned to the United States and served in the Army until 1954, when he retired because of his wounds.
After the Army, he held several positions, including working as a correctional officer at the Maryland House of Correction. After receiving a promotion, he worked at the State House until he retired in 1976.
Capt. Thorn was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was very active at VFW Post 3217, where he served as post commander for many years. He also belonged to the Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled Veterans, Am-Vets and the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Charlotte M. Thorn; one son, Howard W. W. Thorn III of Millersville; one daughter, Charis Bowen of Newport News, Va.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held April 3 at Ambrose Funeral Home. Interment was in Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville with full military honors.
Corrections}
Maryland Gazette, The (Glen Burnie, MD) - Wednesday, April 10, 2002
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