Richmond K. Turner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Richmond K. Turner, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Force TARE, during the Amphibious landings in the Solomon Islands on 7 August 1942. Rear Admiral Turner led his force in launching the initial attack and, due to his expert leadership and courageous determination, carried it through to complete victory, while subjected to repeated severe air attacks and intense opposition. He then ensured the holding of objectives captured by landing supplies and equipment. Rear Admiral Turner’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.

Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315 (June 1943)