Edward D. Thornton

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

Edward D. Thornton served in World War II in the Pacific Theater.

He served in the U.S. Navy beginning on September 10, 1943. He went to boot camp at the Naval Training Station in Farragut, Idaho, and trained at the Communication School.

Mr. Thornton was initially assigned to the Training Command Amphibious Forces, US Pacific Fleet (PhibTraPac). He was also assigned to US Navy #3011, US Navy #145, Naval Communications (NavComnpers), US Navy #3256, USS Chukawan (AO-100), USS Briareus (AR-12), and the USS Mona Island (ARG-9).

His rank was Signalman Third Class.

Mr. Thornton was born in 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the son of Edward L. and Ada (Nelson) Thornton.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form

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