Arthur Turner, Jr

The database page for Arthur Turner, Jr

14 Nov 2002 Sergeant Arthur Turner was a squad leader in the 2nd platoon of A/4/503rd Inf, 173rd Abn Bde. I first met him in August 1967 when I was assigned to the 2nd platoon of A Co. Sergeant Turner was easy to get to know and I made friends with him. We were in the Battle of Ngok Kom Leat on November 6, 1967 in Dak To. We were on Hill 875 together in Dak To on November 20, 1967, when Sergeant Turner was killed by a mortar round in the early morning. Sergeant Arthur Turner was one of the best Sergeants that I served under.

A Note from The Virtual Wall As noted above, Sergeant Turner died in the bitter fighting for Hill 875. Two Medals of Honor, three Distinguished Service Crosses, and numerous Silver and Bronze Stars were awarded the men who fought there between 19 and 23 November 1967 - but at least 127 Americans died there as well, with hundreds more wounded. A summary of the battle and a listing of the men who died during the fighting may be found on The Virtual Wall's Hill 875 Memorial

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
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