Global War on Terrorism

Robert Allen Thornton, Jr.

Rate / Rank
Sergeant

Birthdate
December 29 1987

Date of Death
November 14 2017

Branch
US Army

Active Duty Service
2012 - November 14 2017

Significant Duty Stations

Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia; 112th Signal Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Decorations & Citations

Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Professional Development Ribbon; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; GWOT Service Medal; Korean Defense Medal; Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge

Notes

Born; Cairo, Georgia. Cairo High School Class of 2006. All State Defensive Lineman 2006. Attended; Edward Waters College and Valdosta State University. Collapsed and died while running.