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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    33d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 18, 1945

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 154 (August 14, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) James P. Turner (ASN: 0-1169373), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Battery C, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 18 March 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    33d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 7, 1943

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 151 (December 19, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) James P. Turner (ASN: 0-1169373), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Headquarters Battery, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Vicinity of Troina, Sicily, on 7 August 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.