C. Turner Joy Military person

Vice Admiral Charles Turner Joy (17 February 1895 – 6 June 1956) was an admiral of the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. During the last years of his career, he served as Superintendent of the Naval Academy. The destroyer USS Turner Joy (DD-951) was named for him.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 17, 1895
Birth place	St. Louis
Date of death	June 06, 1956
Place of death	San Diego
Resting place	United States Naval Academy Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army) Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
military operations	Korean War World War II World War I
military branch	United States Navy
military command	USS Litchfield USS Louisville
service start	1916
service end	1954