USS Indianapolis CA-35
Lost At Sea

Name: Everett Nathan THORPE
Rank / Rating: WT3-Water Tender Third Class
Service #: 864 72 54
DOB: Jun 07, 1925
From: Claiborne County, Tennessee
Parents: George and Grace Thorpe
Went Aboard: Apr 27, 1944
Age When Ship Went Down: 20 years, 1 months, 23 days
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Bio Submitted By: Cleland Thorpe (Brother)
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2025

Water Tender Third Class Thorpe was born on June 7, 1925, in Claiborne County, Tennessee. He was the fourth child of George and Grace Thorpe. He attended school in Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp (3c’s) until he took his discharge and joined the US Navy.

He was one of six brothers who served in the armed services, one of three brothers in World War II and the second son of the Thorpes who gave his life during World War II. He was awarded a Purple Heart posthumously for Military Merit and for wounds received in action. This biographical information was submitted by his youngest brother, Cleland Thorpe.