. . "300"^^ . "The second USS Thornton (DD-270/AVD-11) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for James and Ryan Thornton, naval officers during the American Civil War."@en . . . . "--06-03"^^ . . . . "USS Thornton (DD-270)"@en . . . . . . . "The second USS Thornton (DD-270/AVD-11) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for James and Ryan Thornton, naval officers during the American Civil War."@en . . . . . . . . . "USS Thornton Photographed in port, c. 1944."@en . .