"What I especially remember was that his canteen had a bullet hole through it. Apparently this was the closest the Germans came to hitting him as there was not a scratch on George.”
Hi, everyone — I’m getting some questions via e-mail and also on other social media sites. So, for those who asked. Yes, the mention of a wound from the explosion at the American tank is at odds with the quote at the end of the story…. I understood the battery to be where his unit was, so the comment would have been made later, after he returned. I was assuming his wounds weren’t that serious and had been treated. Also, it’s possible that the wounds were minor and hidden by clothing. The wounds are mentioned in Turner’s Medal citation. The quote comes from a statement submitted by a soldier at a 14th Armored Division reunion held in Turner’s honor. Both sources can be found here: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-george-turner-moh Mostly I appreciate that so many of you read the story so carefully!!! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
Amazing. I am in awe of Mr. George Turner's actions. He obviously was a fighting man in every sense of the word. To do what he did in France is nothing short of astonishing. To turn down repeated promotions speaks loudly of his determination to be in the forefront of the action. No wonder he was awarded the MOH. And, he was humble about it which seems to be a common denominator among American Heroes. Thank you Tara for another MOH.
Hi, everyone — I’m getting some questions via e-mail and also on other social media sites. So, for those who asked. Yes, the mention of a wound from the explosion at the American tank is at odds with the quote at the end of the story…. I understood the battery to be where his unit was, so the comment would have been made later, after he returned. I was assuming his wounds weren’t that serious and had been treated. Also, it’s possible that the wounds were minor and hidden by clothing. The wounds are mentioned in Turner’s Medal citation. The quote comes from a statement submitted by a soldier at a 14th Armored Division reunion held in Turner’s honor. Both sources can be found here: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-george-turner-moh Mostly I appreciate that so many of you read the story so carefully!!! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
great story, all of these heroes should be remembered. in today's world it seems our history is being lost or thrown into the trash..
Amazing men, willing to do what they signed up for. Thanks!
Amazing. I am in awe of Mr. George Turner's actions. He obviously was a fighting man in every sense of the word. To do what he did in France is nothing short of astonishing. To turn down repeated promotions speaks loudly of his determination to be in the forefront of the action. No wonder he was awarded the MOH. And, he was humble about it which seems to be a common denominator among American Heroes. Thank you Tara for another MOH.