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Herbert Thornton 1921 - 1977

Herbert Thornton was born on May 8, 1921, and died at age 55 years old in April 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Herbert Thornton.
Herbert Thornton
May 8, 1921
April 1977
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  • 05/8
    1921

    Birthday

    May 8, 1921
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  • 04/dd
    1977

    Death

    April 1977
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    Herbert Thornton lived 16 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 55.
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In 1921, in the year that Herbert Thornton was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1937, he was 16 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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