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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.
Richmond Kelly Turner (Portland, Oregón, 27 de mayo de 1885-Monterey, California, 12 de febrero de 1961) fue un almirante de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, director de la oficina criptográfica MAGIC en Washington D. C., comandante de las fuerzas anfibias en el Frente del Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Admiral Richmond K. Turner was a commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet who failed to inform Admiral Kimmel of Japanese threats before the Pearl Harbor attack. He also led the Allied forces at the Battle of Savo Island, where he lost 1,077 lives in 32 minutes due to confusion and friendly fire. Learn more about his role, mistakes, and legacy in this article.
Richmond Kelly Turner ( Portland, Oregón, 27 de mayo de 1885- Monterey, California, 12 de febrero de 1961) fue un almirante de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, director de la oficina criptográfica MAGIC en Washington D. C., comandante de las fuerzas anfibias en el Frente del Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
31 de ago. de 2015 · Richmond K. Turner was born in Portland, Oreg., 27 May 1885. He attended high school in Stockton, Calif., before his appointment to the Naval Academy. Graduating with distinction in June 1908, fifth in a class of 201, he served the 2 years at sea then required by law, before being commissioned ensign in June 1910.
USS Richmond K. Turner (DLG-20 / CG-20) was a Leahy-class cruiser destroyer leader in the United States Navy. The ship was named for Admiral Richmond K. Turner, who served during World War II. The keel of Richmond K. Turner was laid on 9 January 1961 by New York
RICHMOND K. TURNER (CG 20) (ex-DLG 20) GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER UIC: 52691 Commanding Officers Builder: NEW YORK SB CORP Delivery Date: 05/19/1972 Keel Date: 01/09/1961 Commission Date: 06/19/1964 Launch Date: 04/06/1963 Decommission Date: 04/13/1995 Stricken Date: 04/13/1995 Status: Disposed of as target
