James Frazier Turner was born 8 March 1917, the son of James Frazier Turner and Helen Stuart.
Died 27 August 1944
Private First Class
79th Division
PFC Turner is buried at Niota Cemetery, Niota, McMinn County, Tennessee.
The Knoxville Journal, January 5, 1949:
PFC James F. Turner Jr., 27, of Niota, Tenn.; was killed in action in France Aug. 27, 1944. He was in the 79th Division with the 113th Infantry. Survivors; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Turner; four brothers, Eugene, Billie, John and Ross; two sisters, Sue and Martha Turner all of Niota, Tenn.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 8 March 1917
- Date of death: 27 August 1944
- County: McMinn
- Hometown: Niota
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 79th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: France
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Niota Cemetery, Niota, McMinn County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Bottom Panel
- Sponsored by: William Turner
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