Scott Turner (engineer)
Scott Turner | |
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Photograph of Turner in 1925 | |
| 5th Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
| In office 1925 – August 16, 1934 | |
| Preceded by | H. Foster Bain |
| Succeeded by | John W. Finch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1880 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 30, 1972 (aged 91) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Amy Prudden Jenison
(m. 1919; died 1972) |
| Parent |
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| Alma mater | University of Michigan (AB) Michigan College of Mines (EM) |
| Occupation | mining engineer |
| Awards | Hoover Medal |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Battles / wars | |
Scott Turner (July 31, 1880 – July 30, 1972) was an American mining engineer. He served as the 5th Director of the United States Bureau of Mines from 1926 to 1934 and was the 18th recipient of the Hoover Medal.