Allen H. Turnage
Allen Hal Turnage | |
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Allen H. Turnage | |
| Born | January 3, 1891 Farmville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 22, 1971 (aged 80) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1913–1948 |
| Rank | General |
| Service number | 0-997 |
| Commands | Machine Gun Battalion, 5th Marine Brigade 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Camp Lejeune 3rd Marine Division Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
| Battles / wars | Banana Wars World War I World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Allen Hal Turnage (January 3, 1891 – October 22, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps General who earned the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal while leading the 3rd Marine Division on Bougainville and Guam in World War II.