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Lt. Claude A. Turner - Awarded the Silver Star for gallantry on the Ploesti mission, Aug 1, 1943

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B-24 Pilot Lt. Claude Alvin Turner, Command Pilot of the B-24D, 42-40608, the Vulgar Virgin, on the Ploestii bombing mission to destroy the German held oil refineries in Romania. 1 Aug 43. the B-24, 42-40765, Birmingham Blitzkrieg, after a deadly and chaotic mission to Bremen, Germany - 11 KIA 13 Nov 43. MACR 2180

Claude Alvin Turner

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 93rd Bomb Group 328th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-665742
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Personal Archives - Herb Turner - John S Young Jr