Project 888
Name: Everett Nathan THORPE
Rank / Rating: WT3-Water Tender Third ClassService #: 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 Spouse: Children: Grandchildren: Bio Submitted By: Cleland Thorpe (Brother) |
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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.
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 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.
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