 The USS "America" was awarded Navy Unit Commendation, Navy "E" for battle efficiency and Admiral Flatley Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in accident prevention, while under his command.Turner also received National Order of Vietnam and Gallantry Cross with Palm by the Government of South Vietnam.Following the promotion to Rear admiral on June 7, 1968, Turner assumed duty as Chief of Naval Advanced Training at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas and was responsible for the training of naval replacement personnel until June 1970.