| Merwin Hancock Silverthorn | |
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| Born | September 22, 1896 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died | August 14, 1985 (aged 88) Bethesda Naval Hospital |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1954 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Silver Star Purple Heart |
Merwin Hancock Silverthorn (September 22, 1896—August 14, 1985) was the 3rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Silverthorn was born September 22, 1896 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and enlisted in the Marines as a private in 1917. He was an expert in amphibious warfare and taught courses at Marine Corps training facilities in the 1930s. He served in numerous conflicts including World War I and World War II.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. He died August 14, 1985 in Bethesda naval Hospital and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Lieut. Gen. Merwin Hancock Silverthorn died August 14 at Bethesda Naval Medical Center.
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