Thomas C. Turner
Thomas Caldwell Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1882 Mare Island, California |
| Died | October 28, 1931 (aged 49) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1901–1931 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Officer in Charge, Aviation |
| Conflicts | Philippine–American War Banana Wars |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Thomas Caldwell Turner (March 29, 1882 – October 28, 1931) was a United States Marine Corps Colonel who was a Marine aviation pioneer. He was killed in an accident while serving as the Officer in Charge, Aviation, a position which is currently known as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation.