| Regimental number | 3894 |
| Place of birth | Kangaroo Island South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Wisanger, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Turner, Wisanger PO, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD near HOOGE on 28th September 1917 No. 3894 Private G.A. TURNER of 'D' Company 32nd Battalion A.I.F. whilst acting as Company Stretcher Bearer displayed great gallantry, Coolness and devotion to duty. he carried seriously wounded cases through very heavy enemy shell and Machine Gun barrage, thereby undoubtedly saving the lives of these men. He was always ready to respond to appeals along the line and set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
