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Richmond K. Turner
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Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, 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.
Richmond K. Turner
Richmond K. Turner
Quote,"Deliver for D-Day!"
Quote,"Deliver for D-Day!"
Turner with Marine Major General Vandegrift during the planning of Operation Watchtower in July–August 1942.
Turner with Marine Major General Vandegrift during the planning of Operation Watchtower in July–August 1942.
Vice Admiral Turner
Vice Admiral Turner
Underwater Demolition Team
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The Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), or frogmen, were amphibious units created by the United States Navy during World War II with specialized non-tactical missions. They were predecessors of the navy's current SEAL teams.
Patch of the Underwater Demolition Teams.
Patch of the Underwater Demolition Teams.
U.S. Naval Combat Demolition insignia. – U.S. Navy Seal Museum
U.S. Naval Combat Demolition insignia. – U.S. Navy Seal Museum
"NCDU 45"; Ensign Karnowski, Chief Carpenters Mate Conrad C. Millis, MMCB2 Lester Meyers and three gunners mates. The unit received a Presidential Uni
"NCDU 45"; Ensign Karnowski, Chief Carpenters Mate Conrad C. Millis, MMCB2 Lester Meyers and three gunners mates. The unit received a Presidential Unit Citation with Ens. Karnowski earning the Navy Cross & French Croix de Guerre with Palm, while MM2 Meyers received a Silver Star. Two men were wounded and one was killed.
80-G-258013 At Morotai NCDU 21 with MacArthur's 7th Fleet makes a channel using 8 tons of explosives in a single blast. Debris was thrown 800 yards or
80-G-258013 At Morotai NCDU 21 with MacArthur's 7th Fleet makes a channel using 8 tons of explosives in a single blast. Debris was thrown 800 yards or nearly a half mile.