We Salute You: Francis Turton

Please join us in saluting Army 1LT Francis Turton of Watervliet.

He served in Europe during World War II, including the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Bulge – and received a Silver Star.

Sadly, he was killed in action in 1945.

He is now buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy.

Thank you for your service.