John L. Throckmorton
John L. Throckmorton | |
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Throckmorton in c. 1971 | |
| Born | 28 February 1913 Kansas City, Missouri, US |
| Died | 13 February 1986 (aged 72) Washington, D.C., US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1935–1973 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Strike Command Third United States Army XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division 5th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
John Lathrop Throckmorton (28 February 1913 – 13 February 1986) was a general in the United States Army