Homer Thornton

Homer W Thornton served his country in World War II with the 456th Bombardment Group 744th Squadron.

Information on Homer Thornton is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on SSGT Thornton. These serviceman's records are not complete and should not be construed as a complete record. We are always looking for more documented material on this and other servicemen. If you can help add to Homer Thornton's military record please contact us.

11/22/1944
AM
Air Medal (AM)

SSGT
GO: 4628
CLAY CENTER AR

01/02/1945
AM/1OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 40
CLAY CENTER KS

03/07/1945
AM/2OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 1228
Clay Center KS

05/21/1945
AM/3OLC
Air Medal (AM) Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)

SSGT
GO: 3341
Clay Center KS


The information on this page about Homer Thornton has been obtained through a possible variety of sources incluging the serviceman themselves, family, copies of military records that are in possession of the Army Air Corps Library and Museum along with data obtained from other researchers and sources including AF Archives at Air Force Historical Research Agency and the U.S. National Archives.

This information is by no means complete, we are adding information based upon documentation in our possession.

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