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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Gunner’s Mate Third Class

    Division:

    U.S.S. Aaron Ward (DM-34)

    Action Date:

    May 3, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 354 (September 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Gunner’s Mate Third Class Jack S. Turner, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action as Gun Captain aboard the U.S.S. AARON WARD (DM-34), off Okinawa on 3 May 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 Naval Service.