Korean War
| Service # | 1050302 |
|---|---|
| Unit | ANGL CO 1 SIG BN 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | December 3 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Thinnes was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Thinnes was a member of the Air/Navy Gunfire Liaison Company, 1st Signal Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on December 3, 1950. His remains were recovered in 1955.