Carl C. Turner
Carl C. Turner (10 April 1913 – 31 December 1996) was a Major general in the United States Army. His highest rank was as Army Provost Marshal General from 1964 to 1968; in that post he was involved in the responses to some of the major civil and political disturbances of the 1960s. Following his retirement from the Army, he served briefly as Chief, Executive Office for United States Marshals in 1969. In 1971 he pled guilty to charges of illegal firearms transactions and income tax evasion and was sentenced to three years in prison.
Carl C. Turner | |
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Major General Carl C. Turner | |
| Chief, Executive Office for United States Marshals | |
| In office 5 March 1969 – 4 September 1969 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Jack Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Donald A. Synott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1913 Altus, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | 31 December 1996 (aged 83) |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1935–1968 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | United States Army Provost Marshal General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal (2) |
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