Robert L Turner

Military
media-32158.jpeg UPL 32158 "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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Object Number - UPL 32158 - "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...

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

A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group stand with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-30200) nicknamed "Slo Time Sally" and a bomb inscribed 'Special delivery to Hitler'. Inscription on bomb reads: 'Special delivery to Hitler, From Peggy of St. Louis.'
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

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Events

Event Location Date Description

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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