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Wilbur F. Thornton 1931 - 2010

Wilbur Franklin Thornton of Huntsville, Walker County, TX was born on April 16, 1931, and died at age 79 years old on July 1, 2010. Wilbur Thornton was buried at Houston National Cemetery Section C-12 Row C Site 153 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston.
Wilbur Franklin Thornton
Huntsville, Walker County, TX 77340
April 16, 1931
July 1, 2010
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Wilbur Franklin Thornton's History: 1931 - 2010

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  • 04/16
    1931

    Birthday

    April 16, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    Walker County, Texas
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army, Us Army Rank attained: SFC Wars/Conflicts: Korea, Vietnam
  • 07/1
    2010

    Death

    July 1, 2010
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Houston National Cemetery Section C-12 Row C Site 153 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx 77038
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In 1931, in the year that Wilbur F. Thornton was born, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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In 1955, at the age of 24 years old, Wilbur was alive when in January, President Eisenhower sent direct aid to South Vietnam. In February, U.S. advisors were sent to train troops.
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February 16, 2008
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Walker County, TX
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