Cordus Hamilton Thornton ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Texas
On July 15, 1950 Second Lieutenant Thornton was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Texas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 241483 |
| Service ID | 2055242 |
| Name | Cordus Hamilton Thornton |
| From | Dallas County, Texas |
| Birth Date | April 24, 1916 |
| Casualty Date | July 15, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Field Communications Chief |
| Unit/Group | Company L, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | POW, KIA, Captured and Killed in Action |
| Location | South Korea |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Cordus Hamilton Thornton is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Cordus is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Cordus Hamilton Thornton was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Thornton had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation or specialty was Field Communications Chief. Service number assignment was 2055242. Attached to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.
He was born on April 24, 1916. According to our records Texas was his home or enlistment state and Dallas county has been included within the archival record. During his service in the Korean War, Army Second Lieutenant Thornton experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 15, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: POW, KIA, Captured and Killed in Action. Incident location: South Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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