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Finding the official record of USS Turner's loss

USS Turner sank after an internal explosion on 3 January 1944, following Atlantic escort and anti-submarine service.

Question

What information is available about USS Turner, whose sinking a relative survived?

Short answer

Turner sank after an internal explosion on 3 January 1944. A contemporary investigation into the sinking is identified for further research.

Notes

USS Turner, DD-648, served on Atlantic escort and anti-submarine operations, including escorting HMS Victorious. She sank on 3 January 1944 after an internal explosion. The precise cause is left unexplained. A contemporary investigation completed in 1944 is identified for the questioner, whose relative survived the sinking.