Robert Thorpe graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1948 and enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 16. He went on to graduate from Pilot Training in 1954. He flew in 575 Combat Missions in Vietnam, retiring as a Major Senior Pilot in 1968.
Bob was a Charter member of the Beloit Land Lords Association and a Charter member and State Commander of the WI Chapter of Veterans of Underage Military Service.
(Source: Walworth County GazetteXtra, January 25, 2014)
Robert G. Thorpe, Maj USAF, Ret., Headed West on January 22, 2014.
Robert G. Thorpe, 82, of Clinton, WI, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in his home. He was born July 28, 1931, in Union Center, WI, the son of George and Gertrude (Voigt) Thorpe. Robert graduated from Beloit Memorial High School in 1948.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 16 and went on to graduate from Pilot Training in 1954. Robert flew in 575 Combat Missions in Vietnam, retiring as a Major Senior Pilot in 1968. Robert was a Charter member of the Beloit Landlords Association and a Charter member and State Commander of the WI Chapter of Veterans of Underage Military Service.
Survivors include his four children: Robert, James, Mary and Laura and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and former wife, Pansy French.
Memorials may be given in his name to the Disabled American Veterans or the United Service Organization (U.S.O.)
(Source: Walworth County GazetteXtra, January 25, 2014)
