Name Samuel J Turley From Hennepin County, Minnesota Death November 9, 1944 War World War II ID 37030405 Rank First Sergeant Branch US Army Group 761st Tank Battalion Cause Hostile, Killed in Action Location France During his service in World War II, Army First Sergeant Turley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on November 9, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: France. First Sergeant Sam Turley had used his tank's machine gun to provide cover fire for his men until he was killed by a German 88mm shell. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions. Samuel J Turley is buried or memorialized at Plot C Row 12 Grave 20, Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. Awarded ★ Silver Star ★ Purple Heart ★ Silver Star ★ Purple Heart ★ World War II Victory Medal ★ American Campaign Medal ★ Army Presidential Unit Citation ★ Army Good Conduct Medal ★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign