January, 2003
 
 
 
Featured Veteran
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John Robert "Jack" Thorpe 
Indian Name: Wa-tha-skohuk
  
 
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Branch of Service:
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US Army
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Era:
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Korea
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Units Served:
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1st Calvary Division 
7th Calvary Regiment
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Battles:
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DMZ
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Medals:
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Expert M1-Carbine
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Serving 16 months In-Country, John's MOS was Mechanic, Driver and
Communications.
 		
    
Photographs by Peggy Fontenot 
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