The AIF Project

Frederick John TURNER

Regimental number3680
Place of birthCassilis New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressTambar Springs, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, T Turner, 'The Folly', Gunnedah, Tambar Springs, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'A stretcher bearer who worked without ceasing in gathering wounded at BROODSEINDE RIDGE on 8th and 9th October, 1917. His work throughout was a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 767 Pte James TURNER, 30th Bn, killed in action, 14 November 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death27 July 1979

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.