LT David Randolph Thornhill (1925-1954)

LT David Randolph Thornhill Veteran

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9 Nov 1925

Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

Death

26 May 1954 (aged 28)

Rhode Island, USA

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Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA Add to Map

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SECTION O SITE 3778

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Lieutenant Junior Grade Thornhill was a crew member of the aircraft carrier, USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20), cruising in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. On May 26, 1954, a launching catapult exploded killing him and 101 fellow crewmen.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Thornhill was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

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