William L. “Billy” TURNER
Registration numberO-022054
Grade
Lieutenant Colonel
UnitHQ 1 / 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Division
101st Airborne Division
date of death07/06/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryD-19-21 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.
Combat Infantryman Badge
On November 15, 1943, to enhance the image of the infantryman, the War Department created the Combat Infantryman Badge retroactive to December 7, 1941. The badge was accompanied by a monthly bonus of $10. The badge was awarded to officers and enlisted men whose conduct in combat was exemplary.
Distinguished Service Cross
The SDC is awarded to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves by an act of heroism that does not warrant the HSM.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
