Leo K. Thorsness

Summary

Leo K. Thorsness is a human^[1]. Born in Walnut Grove^[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1932^[3]. He died in St. Augustine^[4]. He died on May 2, 2017^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Walnut Grove^[2], Leo K. Thorsness…
• Leo K. Thorsness passed away in St. Augustine^[4].
• Leo K. Thorsness was born on February 14, 1932^[3].
• Leo K. Thorsness died on May 2, 2017^[5].
• Leo K. Thorsness is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[9].
• Leo K. Thorsness held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Leo K. Thorsness's professions included military officer^[6].
• Leo K. Thorsness's professions included politician^[7].
• Leo K. Thorsness held the position of member of the Washington State Senate^[11].
• Leo K. Thorsness was educated at South Dakota State University^[12].
• Leo K. Thorsness's education included a stint at University of Nebraska Omaha^[13].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Distinguished Flying Cross^[14].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Medal of Honor^[15].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Purple Heart^[16].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Air Medal^[17].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Silver Star^[18].
• Leo K. Thorsness received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award^[19].
• Leo K. Thorsness is recorded as male^[20].
• Leo K. Thorsness's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Leo K. Thorsness was affiliated with the Republican Party^[22].
• Leo K. Thorsness's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force^[23].
• Leo K. Thorsness's Commons category is recorded as Leo Thorsness^[24].
• Leo K. Thorsness's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel^[25].
• The cause of death was leukemia^[26].
• Leo K. Thorsness was part of the conflict Vietnam War^[27].

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Origins and Family

Leo K. Thorsness was born in Walnut Grove^[2]. He was born on February 14, 1932^[3].

Education

Educated at South Dakota State University^[12], a public research university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1881^[30] and University of Nebraska Omaha^[13], a public university^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1908^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Leo K. Thorsness held the position of member of the Washington State Senate^[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[14], a courage award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1926^[36]; Medal of Honor^[15], a courage award^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1862^[39]; Purple Heart^[16], a medallion^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1932^[42]; Air Medal^[17], a medallion^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1942^[45]; Silver Star^[18], a star^[46], in United States^[47], founded in 1918^[48]; and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award^[19], an award^[49], in United States^[50].

Personal Life

Leo K. Thorsness was affiliated with the Republican Party^[22].

Death and Burial

Leo K. Thorsness died on May 2, 2017^[5]. He passed away in St. Augustine^[4]. The cause of death was leukemia^[26]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Leo K. Thorsness ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).^[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

FAQs

Where was Leo K. Thorsness born?

Leo K. Thorsness's place of birth was Walnut Grove^[2].

Where did Leo K. Thorsness die?

Leo K. Thorsness passed away in St. Augustine^[4].

What did Leo K. Thorsness do for work?

Leo K. Thorsness worked as military officer^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Leo K. Thorsness go to school?

Leo K. Thorsness was educated at South Dakota State University^[12] and University of Nebraska Omaha^[13].

What awards did Leo K. Thorsness receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross^[14], Medal of Honor^[15], Purple Heart^[16], and Air Medal^[17].