William G. Thrash
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William Gay Thrash (September 17, 1916 – July 4, 2011) was a United States Marine Corps three-star general and highly decorated Naval Aviator. He retired from active duty on June 30, 1972, after more than 30 years of distinguished service.
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William G. Thrash | |
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Born | (1916-09-17)September 17, 1916 Tifton, Georgia |
Died | July 4, 2011(2011-07-04) (aged 94) Hilton Head Island, South Carolina |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | July 14, 1939 – June 30, 1972 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Purple Heart |
Other work | GT Construction, President[1] |
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Thrash earned the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit during the Korean War, and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct as senior United Nations officer in a Chinese Communist prisoner of war camp.