Allen H. Turnage
Allen Hal Turnage (January 3, 1891 – 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.
Allen Hal Turnage | |
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Allen H. Turnage | |
| Born | January 3, 1891 Farmville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1971 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1913–1948 |
| 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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