Admission pass to the commissioning ceremony for Thorn at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1 April, 1943.

Invitation to the commissioning ceremony on 1 April, 1943.

Ship Sponsor,Mrs. Beatrice Fox Palmer, presents Captain Brumby with the Thorn's silver service.

Thorn's commissioning silver service.

Thorn's Officers and crew stand at attention during ceremony.

Thorn's first CO, Captain Edward Brumby.