| Julius Spear Turrill | |
| Birth Date: | 1876 |
| Death Date: | 1943 |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Death Place: | United States |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | Gendarmerie of Haiti |
| Serviceyears: | 1899-1932 |
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| Known For: | Attack on Hill 142 (Battle of Belleau Wood) |
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| Battles Label: | Wars |
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Julius Spear Turrill (1876 - 1943) was an American Marine who served in World War One.
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.[1]
He died on 19 September 1943, in Shelburne at the age of 67, and was buried in Shoreham, Vermont.[2]
In his youth, he worked on a farm.
He was stationed at Cavite in the Philippines in 1903.[3]
He participated in the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918.
He received the Navy Cross for his service during the World War One.[4]
He also received the 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.