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The official mission of the United States Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. But anyone who has ever served in the Navy knows that their work goes far beyond any official mission statement. This memorial site was created to honor the courageous men and women of the U.S. Navy who have stood united and served their country.

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Rex Turner

U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Rex Turner

Rex Gideon Turner Rex Gideon Turner, age 89, of Dry Fork, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Danville, Virginia. Born on March 24, 1931, he was a native of Pittsylvania County and a son of the late Louis Turner and Sally Howell Turner. Rex was also a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict before retiring from Dan River Inc., with more than 30 years of service. He was also a member of the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he attended for...