Korean War
| Service # | 35733013 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 4 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Turner was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Turner was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 14, 1950 and returned to duty on September 7, 1950. He was Killed In Action during an attack near Sesim-ni, South Korea on February 4, 1951. During this battle, he singlehandedly killed over 25 of the enemy.