USS Thornhill In The Pacific
November 1945

Captain McKeithen At Kwajelein after the evacuation of Yalut. A relaxed Capt McKeithen could well be thinking of the final journey back to the United States and his return to civilian life.
Kwajelein Sign Post American soldiers throughout the world left signposts such as this standing. It wasn't enough to know they were thousands of miles from home, they had to know exactly how far they were from their favorite ball park or home town.
McKeithen And Browder Capt McKeithen poses with Mr. Browder. Again, thoughts of home must have been foremost in their minds.
Ray And Kistler Lt (JG) Ray and his buddy Kistler.
Chiefs Of The Ship The officers may have given the orders, but it was the Chiefs that kept the ship afloat and functioning. Here we see Chiefs Broskie, Fuchs, Moffit, Green, Wells, St. George, and Morris.
An Even Dozen The Thornhill's officers pose for a shot. Standing - Ray, Winkin, Kistler, Minor, McKeithen, Becker and Browder. Kneeling - Gavin, Culbreth, Down, Silva and Fultineer.