AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Charles O. Turner for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight and serving as Waist Gunner on many high altitude, heavy bombardment missions against the enemy over Continental Europe during a period ending 9 October 1944. Sergeant Turner repelled numerous hostile fighter attacks by his excellent marksmanship, thereby assuring the safety of the crew and aircraft. The courage, presence of mind and devotion to duty while engaged in aerial combat on all these occasions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.