Richard E. Turner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American fighter pilot
Date of Birth: 08-Apr-1920
Place of Birth: Cushing, Oklahoma, United States
Date of Death: 15-Nov-1986
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Richard E. Turner
- Richard Eugene Turner (April 8, 1920 – November 15, 1986) was a fighter pilot with the 9th Air Force in the European Theater during World War II and early in the Korean War.
- He became an ace during World War II, scoring 12 victories.
- He was named Commanding Officer of the 356th Fighter Squadron of the 354th Fighter Group in February 1944.
- He wrote of his experience in Mustang Pilot, first published in 1970. In World War II Turner was awarded the following decorations: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross with one oak leaf cluster, Air Medal with 12 oak leaf clusters, Croix de Guerre with Palm, EAME Ribbon with 4 Bronze Stars, and ATO Ribbon with one Bronze Star.
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