U.S. Marine Corps Doyle Thorne
1994
Doyle Reed Thorne. Doyle also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant Thorne was killed when his helicopter crashed while he was searching for a two-year-old girl. After the girl was located Sergeant Thorne started returning to Salt Lake City when he radioed in a distress call and disappeared from radar. The wreckage was located three days later. Sergeant Thorne was a Vietnam War veteran and had been with the agency for 19 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Service Record
1966 – 1976
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1971
Also Served
Utah Highway Patrol
Sergeant
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