Richmond K. Turner

Richmond K. Turner
Richmond K. Turner
Birth name	Richmond Kelly Turner
Nickname(s)	Fighting Admiral
Born	May 27, 1885; Portland, Oregon, US
Died	February 12, 1961 (aged 75); Monterey, California, US
Buried	Golden Gate National Cemetery; San Bruno, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1904–1947
Rank	Admiral
Commands held	USS Mervine (DD-322); USS Jason (AC-12); Commander Aircraft Squadrons, Asiatic Fleet; USS Saratoga (CV-3); USS Astoria (CA-34); Director of the War Plans Division; Assistant Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief; Commander, Fifth Amphibious Force; Commander Amphibious Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet (ComPhibPac);
Battles/wars	World War II Guadalcanal Campaign; Battle of Savo Island; Solomon Islands campaign; Mariana and Palau Islands campaign; ;
Awards	Navy Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4); Army Distinguished Service Medal; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd Class;

Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner (May 27, 1885 – February 12, 1961), commonly known as Kelly Turner, was an admiral of the United States Navy during the Second World War, where he commanded the Amphibious Force in the Pacific theater. Turner was also responsible for the creation of the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) in 1942 that were an early precursor to the United States Navy SEALs.