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John Henry Turpin
John Henry "Dick" Turpin was a sailor in the US Navy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Turpin was one of the US Navy's first small African-American officers. He is also famous for surviving the catastrophic explosions of two US Navy ships: 1898 and 1905.
Born20 August 1876
Died10, 1962, Bremerton, Washington
AllegianceUnited States
RankChief Gunner's Mate, 1917
UnitUSSMaine(ACR-1), USSBennington(PG-4), USSMarblehead(C-11)
Battles/warsSpanish–American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I

About John Henry Turpin

War Hero John Henry Turpin was born on August 20, 1876 in Washington, United States (He dies at the age of 85, on March 10, 1962).

One of the first African-American Chief Petty Officers in the United States Navy, he is a military veteran. He's also known for surviving the explosions that destroyed the Navy ships USS Maine and USS Bennington.

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John Henry Turpin before becoming famous

John Henry Turpin was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1876 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

He enlisted in the Navy in November 1896 after being born in Bremerton.

Achievement of John Henry Turpin

He was a fantastic fighter who won Navy championships in multiple weight classes.

John Henry Turpin's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had a wife named Faye Alice.

John Henry Turpin Collabed with

During World War I, he and War Hero Anton Haus both served in their respective countries' navies.

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Latest information about John Henry Turpin updated on March 16 2023.