The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General [then Brigadier General] Howard McMath Turner (ASN: 0-15721), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the First Bombardment Division of the EIGHTH Air Force, with headquarters in Brampton, England, and subsequently as Commanding General of the First Bomb Division from January 1944 to March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Turner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
1st Bombardment DivisionDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 229 (March 29, 1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Air Corps) Howard McMath Turner (ASN: 0-15721), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a Bomber Aircraft and as Commanding Officer of the 1st Bombardment Division, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1943 and 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Turner, 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 Air Forces.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Division:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
November 3, 1943
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 59 (February 16, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Air Corps) Howard McMath Turner (ASN: 0-15721), United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while leading a Heavy Bombardment Division on a mission over Germany, 3 November 1943. Colonel Turner directed this highly important mission from his position as Co-Pilot of the leading aircraft of the formation. Maintaining a tight defensive formation until the target was reached, Colonel Turner led the formation over the assigned target and wrought vast devastation on important enemy installations. The outstanding success achieved is attributable to the courage, skill and brilliant leadership of Colonel Turner. His actions on this occasion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Howard McMath Turner (ASN: 0-15721), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as U.S. Air Force Member of the United Nations Command Armistice General Turner Team in Korea from 1951 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Turner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Regiment:
1st Bombardment DivisionDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 8th Air Force, General Orders No. 223 (December 8, 1943)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Howard McMath Turner (ASN: 0-15721), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a Bomber Aircraft and as Commanding Officer of the 1st Bombardment Division, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Turner, 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 Air Forces.