LIMON ALLEN TURNER
July 22, 1947-June 24, 2016
Mr. Limon Allen Turner, 68, Ozark, Ala., died June 24, 2016, in Flowers Hospital.
A memorial service for Mr. Turner was held Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Chalkhead Baptist Church.
Mr. Turner was born July 22, 1947, in Mount Olive to Limon William Turner and Carrie Lucille Hargrove Turner.
Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Riley Turner; his father, Limon William Turner; brother, William Landis Turner; and infant sister, Gloria Jean Turner.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lyn Turner and James Grider; grandson, James Devin Grider of Ozark, Ala.; his mother, Carrie Lucille Koszulenski; one sister, Connie Woerner and brother-in-law, Butch Woerner; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Daryle Carl Turner and Karen Turner of Goldsboro and Cary Edwin Turner and Janet Turner of Mount Olive.
Mr. Turner enlisted in the United States Army in 1969 He was an intelligence analyst and senior supply services sergeant for 13 years and one month.
Private First Class Limon A. Turner, United States Army, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. He distinguished himself by exceptional heroism in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam Aug. 26, 1969, while assigned to Company D, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade.
On that date, Private First Class Turner was participating in a night ambush patrol when his unit made contact with an estimated squad size enemy force. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Turner maneuvered more than 65 meters across open terrain in pursuit of a fleeing enemy soldier.
He succeeded in apprehending the enemy and confiscating his weapon. His alert and aggressive actions contributed significantly to the success of the mission, and earned him the respect and admiration of all his fellow soldiers.
Private First Class Turner’s valorous actions and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, the 199th Infantry Brigade and the United States Army.
During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with V Device, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, one oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal (seven awards), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Sharpshooter Badge (pistol), Expert Badge (rifle) and Meritorious Service Medal.
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Published in Obituaries on July 17, 2016 12:55 PM