The USS Thornhill (DE-195) was a Cannon-class destroyer escort ship that served in the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Ensign Edwin Conway Thornhill, who was killed in action during the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942, the ship was launched in 1943. The Thornhill was primarily tasked with escorting and protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean from German U-boats. It participated in various missions and operations, including the invasion of Normandy in 1944. After the war, the Thornhill was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. In 1951, it was transferred to the Brazilian Navy and renamed Bauru (D-18). The ship served in the Brazilian Navy for over two decades before being decommissioned in 1973. The USS Thornhill received one battle star for its service during World War II. Its legacy lives on through the records of its wartime activities and the memories of the sailors who served aboard it. The ship's history is a testament to the bravery and sacrifices made by those who served in the Navy during one of the most significant conflicts in modern history.

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