Randell Turner served in the U.S. Third Army during World War II and fought in major European campaigns, aligning with the operational history of the 80th Infantry Division.

Veteran Profile & Military ServicePersonal Background:

Randell Turner was born in Lexington, Texas on April 28, 1921, and later worked as a ship-fitter prior to his military service.World War II Combat: Serving under General George S. Patton’s Third Army, he was deployed to the European Theater and fought through the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) and Rhineland campaigns.

This directly matches the timeline of Company B, 318th Infantry Regiment, which suffered heavy casualties and earned immense distinction fighting through the Ardennes during the winter of 1944.Post-War Assignment: Following the conclusion of hostilities, he utilized his military background to serve as an attaché during the Nuremberg trials in Germany.

Life After Service:

He returned to Texas, eventually retiring from the sheet metal industry in the 1980s. He was an active, lifelong member of the American Legion. He passed away at the age of 97 on September 28, 2018, in Jasper, Texas.

January 27 1924 – December 5 2022