Regimental number | 3680 |
Place of birth | Cassilis New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Tambar Springs, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, T Turner, 'The Folly', Gunnedah, Tambar Springs, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 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 death |