| Regimental number | 1648 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | A C Fuller, Railway Avenue, Hornsby, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park) |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/98/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Special Order 10 November 1916. Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'At 3 p.m. on 28th October, 1917, Lorry No. 11751, Drivers [1552 G.] TURTON and FRENCH, engaged on carrying road metal to GORDON ROAD, east of YPRES, whilst backing into position for unloading, became ditched, through the side of the road giving way, and at the same time came under heavy shell fire from the enemy. The shelling forced the unloading party to take cover. Showing a total disregard for their personal safety, the abovementioned Sergeant and Drivers set to with shovels and unloaded their lorry and them got it out of the ditch to a place of safety. Whilst this was being done, their position at GORDON ROAD was being subjected to heavy shell fire by the enemy.'
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| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Mt Thompson Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
