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First Name:

William

Middle Name:

H.

Last Name:

Turner, Jr.

Birthplace:

North Carolina

Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed while attempting to land his disabled plane on an aircraft carrier. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley in Manila, PI.

Age at Death: Unavailable

Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin

Personal Details

Education Details:

Davidson College class of '45

Biographical Notes:

Family Details:

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Turner - Wilson, NC

Military Details

Military Branch:

Navy

Military Rank:

Ensign

KIA Date:

11/25/1944

MIA Date:

NA

KIA / MIA Place:

South Pacific

Awards:

Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross

Source:

Davidson College Bulletin and death index