CARLTON C. THORNBLOM
Description
Lieutenant Colonel Carlton C. Thornblom served during World War II as a Platoon Leader with the 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division in England and France and with the 41st Replacement Battalion in Germany. | His other duty assignments include: Company Commander and Battalion S3, 11th Airborne Division in Japan; Liaison and Special Projects Officer, Office of the Chief of Army Field Forces; G3, Plans and Training, XVIII Airborne Corps, 82d Airborne Division; Deputy Commander, 1st Airborne Battle Group, 505th Infantry. | Lieutenant Colonel Thronblom completed the 82d Advanced Course and the Air Command and Staff College. | His awards and decorations include: the Silver Star, the Bronze Star Medal w/ V Device, the Purple Heart, the Parachutist Badge, and the Glider Badge.
