Allen H. Turnage

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Allen H. Turnage (0-997), Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in action against enemy Japanese forces as Commanding General of the Landing Force of the THIRD Marine Division (Reinforced), during the establishment of a beachhead at Bougainville in the Solomon Islands Area from 1 November 1943 to 27 November 1943. Leading his command with intrepidity and daring aggressiveness, Major General Turnage frequently exposed himself to heavy enemy gunfire throughout the landing and operations essential to the attainment and consolidation of the final beachhead line at Empress August Bay, Bougainville Island. His conspicuous courage, distinguished leadership and resolute devotion to duty throughout this period were an inspiration to the officers and men in his command and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Serial 0049 (SofN Signed September 5, 1944)