Julius Spear Turrill

Julius Spear Turrill was an American Marine who served in World War One.

Biography

Turrill was born on 17 June 1876, in Shelburne, Vermont to Clayton Royal Turrill and Alice E. Spear.
He married Mary Louise English on 3 July 1913, in Chicago.
He died on 19 September 1943, in Shelburne at the age of 67, and was buried in Shoreham, Vermont.

Career

In his youth, he worked on a farm.

Military career

He was stationed at Cavite in the Philippines in 1903.
He participated in the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918.

Awards and honours

He received the Navy Cross for his service during the World War One.
He also received the Distinguished [Service Cross (United States)|Distinguished Service Cross] in 1919. His award citation reads:
He also had at multiple Silver Star Citations, The Philippine Campaign Medal, China Relief Expedition Medal, Mexican Service Medal, WWI Victory Medal with five campaign stars, and Army of [Occupation of Germany Medal]. His foreign awards include the French Fourragère in the colors of the Croix de Guerre, Chevalier of the French Legion of Honour, French Croix de Guerre with Bronze star and two palms, and the Haitian National [Order of Honour and Merit].