| Regimental number | 3839 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Percydale, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Forest ranger |
| Address | South Greenbushes, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Turner, South Greenbushes, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Sergeant Charles Herbert TURNER is brought under notice for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the intense bombardment by the enemy on the night of 6th February, 1917. He was in charge of three Lewis machine gun posts to the right of GOODWIN'S POST, near GUEUDECOURT. These posts were approximately 50 yards apart and were not connected by trenches. Repeatedly when the bombardment was intense, he went overland from post to post to ensure that his men and guns were in action. When one of his posts was blown out and the personnel of the gun team were all casualties he quickly organised another section and established another post. Under intense shell fire he rescued several men who were buried and brought in across the open, to cover, several wounded men. Throughout the night his N.C.O. set a splendid example in coolness, resource, and bravery. He is strongly recommended for high distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Appointed Lance Corporal, 26 March 1916; Corporal, 24 August 1916; Temporary Sergeant, 26 January 1917; Sergeant, 24 April 1917. Wounded (1), 12 August 1916; (2) 30 August 1916; (3) 11 April 1917. Taken Prisoner of War, 11 April 1917. Repatriated, 23 October 1918. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
