My walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Air Force Capt. Morvan D. Turley, Age 30 of Kansas City, MO.
KIA Jan. 13, 1967 Vienam
Captain Turley was flying F-100D tail number 56-3448 as one of four aircraft targeted against a VC supply area about 25 miles northwest of Vung Tau. His aircraft was hit by enemy fire just as he released his weapons; it caught fire and went in a few miles distant from the target.
As noted above, the wreckage of his aircraft was not found until 12 October 1967. He was buried in Site 2327, Section P, Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Captain Turley was born in Kansas City, and lived here until 1956 when he enlisted in the Air Force. He had served in Vietnam about six months. He held the air medal and the air commendation medal.
Captain Turley was graduated from Westport high school and attended Metropolitan Junior College Kansas City. He was a former member of Boy Scout troop No 78 and the tribe of Mic-OSay.
Capt. Turley was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, National Defense, Vietnam Service, and Vietnam Campaign Medals.
We had a great 8.83 Mile walk today. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us and I want to thank those who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero. It was amazing. I am very proud to say I live in Cumberland County. You all are amazing and thank you so much.
Air Force Capt. Morvan D. Turley will not be forgotten !
