Howard L. Turner

Private First Class Howard L. Turner served in the United States Army with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, “Rock of the Marne.” Howard L. Turner was born on February 9, 1928, to Edward and Ethel Turner. He was raised near Severn, Maryland. PFC Turner was killed in action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 31, 1951. Ethel Turner authorized the Post to use her son’s name and presented the Post with the United States burial flag that draped Howard’s casket during his funeral and military honors.

A photograph of Howard Turner and the U.S. flag presented to the Post are displayed with honor at the Post entrance.

Awards

Private First Class Howard L. Turner Awards

Combat Infantryman’s Badge
Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal