Robert L Turner
Military
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"2nd Lt Robert L Turner Lexington, KY points to hole in Bible made by flak on a mission over Germany. The steel jacketed book probably saved his life."
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Robert was Bombardier on the James Harkness crew 333BS, 94BG in September 1943 and later served as Supply Officer.
He died following a long illness on 12th June 1989.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
15 April 1922 | ||
Enlisted |
Lexington, KY | 3 April 1942 | Lexington, Kentucky |
Died |
Millersburg, KY | 12 June 1989 | |
Based |
Bury St Edmunds | Assigned to 333BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Sources
Biography completed by historian Helen Millgate. Information sourced from newsletters of the 94th Bomb Group related to the service of Robert Turner.
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