About David Turner
Lived 1923 – 2015 (aged 91). David Turner was an American rower.
David Lindsay "Dave" Turner (September 23, 1923 – June 26, 2015) was an American competition rower and Olympic champion, naval aviator in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War and later hurricane hunter for the US Navy and NOAA. Born in Oakland, California, he won a gold medal in the men's eight at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as a member of the American team. His brother Ian was on the same Olympic team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Turner?
American rower (1923-2015)
When was David Turner born?
David Turner was born on 23 September 1923 in Oakland.
When did David Turner die?
David Turner died on 26 June 2015.
What was David Turner's occupation?
David Turner was a rower.
What nationality was David Turner?
David Turner was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Turner (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Turner. https://biography.guide/david-turner-rower/
MLA: "David Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-turner-rower/.
Chicago: "David Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-turner-rower/.
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