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.

Michael & Molly October 25th 2024

April 28 1921 – September 28 2018

Mr. Randell Turner, 97, of Jasper, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. Randell was born in Lexington, Texas to Archie Wright Turner and Sealy Ann (Howry) Turner on April 28,1921.

He graduated from Port Neches High School in 1938 and began to work as a ship-fitter with Brown Ship Building and Consolidated Steel Corp. Randell served in World War II in the 3rd Army and was in involved in battles at Ardennes and Rhineland. He then operated as an attaché during the Nuremberg trials. In the 1980’s, he retired from A & M Sheet Metal. Randell was a long-standing member of the Shriner’s and the American Legion.

He leaves behind his wife, Viola Louise; nephews Doug Turner and Randy Turner; and his grandchildren Michael, Jeanette, Mikey and Bradley Hanson

Our Papaw will missed dearly and remembered fondly. He was kind, gentle and wise and exceedingly generous. He made a lasting impact on all of us.