Richmond K. Turner
Admiral in the United States Navy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner (May 27, 1885 – February 12, 1961), commonly known as Kelly Turner, was an admiral of the United States Navy during the Second World War, where he commanded the Amphibious Force in the Pacific theater. Turner was also responsible for the creation of the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) in 1942 that were an early precursor to the United States Navy SEALs.
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Birth name | Richmond Kelly Turner |
Nickname(s) | Fighting Admiral |
Born | (1885-05-27)May 27, 1885 Portland, Oregon, US |
Died | February 12, 1961(1961-02-12) (aged 75) Monterey, California, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1904–1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
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