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Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System to Celebrate WW II Marine Raider’s 100th Birthday
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System and the Marine Corps League will celebrate the 100th birthday of Cpl. Leonard Turner, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, August 19th, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Ga.
During World War II, Turner became part of the revered Marine Raiders, an elite amphibious light infantry unit established to undertake daring operations behind enemy lines. Among these Raiders, the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, known as “Carlson’s Raiders,” emerged as pioneers among the early United States special operations forces. They paved the way for the Marine Corps present-day special operations forces and hold a cherished place in military history.
Turner’s illustrious service took him to numerous battlegrounds, from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal, Efate to Emir’ au, and Eniwetok to Kwajalein. He was among the first wave of troops in pivotal battles such as Bougainville, Guam, and Okinawa. As preparations were underway for the assault on Japan, he received the news of the nation’s surrender – a moment etched forever in his memory. Swiftly afterward, he became part of the occupational force in Japan, serving in the role of military police.
Post-war, Turner returned to his roots in Detroit, assuming a supervisory role at General Motors Headquarters, a position he held for an impressive 42 years.
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