Staff Sergeant Daniel O. Turner is awarded the Silver Star by General John C. Meyer, Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command, for his actions in combat over Hanoi during Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force)
On 18 December 1972 near Hanoi, North Vietnam Staff Sgt. Daniel O. Turner, a B-52 Fire Control Operator (Gunner), shot down a MIG-21.Ê For his action the 30 year old Atlanta , Georgia native was awarded the Silver Star.Ê(U.S. Air Force photo)