CSM Wardell B. Turner To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow At Arlington National Cemetery

Command Sergeant Major Wardell B. Turner, 48, of Nanticoke, MD, US Army, was one of two soldiers who while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, died 24 November 14, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked their vehicle with a vehicle borne improvised explosive device. CSM Turner was assigned to Headquarters, United States Army Garrison, Fort Drum, NY. He was a Military Policeman. Also killed was SPC Joseph W. Riley, 27, of Grove City, Ohio.

CSM Turner is to be interred on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery on 5 January 2015 at approximately 1300 hours from the Administration Building. PGR has been invited to attend the services by his family, and we will be there to stand tall silent and proud in honor of this American Warrior, his family, friends and comrades at arms

Services: 5 Jan 15
Stage: 0815 hrs.
Murphy FH, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Brief: 0830 hrs.
Honors: 0900 hrs.
Flag line, 0900-1200 hrs. for Viewing at FH
Escort: 1215 hrs. to ANC/Administration Bldg.
Honors: 1300 hrs. Interment ANC (time approx.)
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