Allen H. Turnage
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Allen Hal Turnage (January 3, 1891 ā October 22, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps General who earned the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal while leading the 3rd Marine Division on Bougainville and Guam in World War II.
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Allen Hal Turnage | |
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Born | (1891-01-03)January 3, 1891 Farmville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 22, 1971(1971-10-22) (aged 80) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1913ā1948 |
Rank | General |
Service number | 0-997 |
Commands held | Machine Gun Battalion, 5th Marine Brigade 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Camp Lejeune 3rd Marine Division Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
Battles/wars | Banana Wars World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
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