John F. Thorson [SEP] conflict
body. He was instantly killed, but his magnificent courage and supreme self-sacrifice prevented the injury and possible death of his comrades, and remain with them as a lasting inspiration.
Honored in ship naming.
The United States Army ship which served in the Pacific Ocean at the end of World War II was named in his honor.
See also.
- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II
USNS Private John F. Thorson (T-AK-247)
USNS "Private John F. Thorson" (T-AK-247) was a US Maritime Administration (MARCOM) C1-M-AV1 type coastal cargo ship, originally planned as an . Constructed as Becket Bend for MARCOM, completed in August 1945 and placed in operation by the War Shipping Administration. However, the war ended, and she was transferred to the US Army as USAT "Private John F. Thorson" who kept her in service until transferred to the US Navy in 1950