Andrew Thorne

British Army general (1885–1970)
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Andrew Thorne

Summary

Andrew Thorne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sevenoaks[2]. He was born on September 20, 1885[3]. He passed away in Spynie Hospital[4]. He died on September 25, 1970[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9].

Key Facts

  • Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2].
  • Andrew Thorne passed away in Spynie Hospital[4].
  • Andrew Thorne was born on September 20, 1885[3].
  • Andrew Thorne died on September 25, 1970[5].
  • Andrew Thorne is buried at Sonning[10].
  • Andrew Thorne's father was Augustus Thorne[11].
  • Andrew Thorne's mother was Mary Frances Nicol[12].
  • Among Andrew Thorne's spouses was Margaret Douglas-Pennant[13].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Mary Diana Thorne[14].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was George Thorne[15].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Andrew Thorne[16].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Peter Thorne[17].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Margaret Helen Thorne[18].
  • A child of Andrew Thorne was Pansy Constance Thorne[19].
  • Andrew Thorne held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a military officer[6].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a military attaché[7].
  • Andrew Thorne worked as a trainer[8].
  • Andrew Thorne's professions included military advisor[9].
  • Andrew Thorne's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • Andrew Thorne was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22].
  • Andrew Thorne's education included a stint at Staff College, Camberley[23].
  • Andrew Thorne was educated at Royal College of Defence Studies[24].
  • Andrew Thorne received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • Andrew Thorne received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].

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Origins and Family

Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2]. He was born on September 20, 1885[3]. His father was Augustus Thorne[11]. His mother was Mary Frances Nicol[12].

Education

Educated at Eton College[21], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], a military academy[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1802[32]; Staff College, Camberley[23], a staff college[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1858[35]; and Royal College of Defence Studies[24], a staff college[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1927[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1815[41]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[44], a grade of an order[45], in United States[46]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[47], a grade of an order[48], in United States[49]; Distinguished Service Order[50], a military decoration[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1886[53]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[54], a grade of an order[55], in Norway[56].

Personal Life

Andrew Thorne was married to Margaret Douglas-Pennant[13]. Children include Mary Diana Thorne[14]; George Thorne[15], b. 1912[57]; he[16], 1912–1991[58]; Peter Thorne[17], 1914–2004[59], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[60], awarded the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[61]; Margaret Helen Thorne[18], 1917–1986[62]; and Pansy Constance Thorne[19], 1921–1996[63].

Death and Burial

Andrew Thorne died on September 25, 1970[5]. He died in Spynie Hospital[4]. Burial took place at Sonning[10].

FAQs

Where was Andrew Thorne born?

Andrew Thorne's place of birth was Sevenoaks[2].

Where did Andrew Thorne die?

Andrew Thorne passed away in Spynie Hospital[4].

Who were Andrew Thorne's parents?

Andrew Thorne's father was Augustus Thorne[11]. Andrew Thorne's mother was Mary Frances Nicol[12].

Who was Andrew Thorne married to?

Andrew Thorne's spouses include Margaret Douglas-Pennant[13].

What did Andrew Thorne do for work?

Andrew Thorne worked as military officer[6], military attaché[7], trainer[8], and military advisor[9].

Where did Andrew Thorne go to school?

Andrew Thorne was educated at Eton College[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], Staff College, Camberley[23], and Royal College of Defence Studies[24].

What awards did Andrew Thorne receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Commander of the Legion of Merit[44], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[47].

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Class ancestry

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