| Regimental number | 2732 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Youngtown, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Brass turner |
| Address | 51 Littleton Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mrs Ellen Turner, 51 Littleton Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT Makarini on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 12th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 12th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in charge of a patrol of two men he rushed an enemy post, killing the three occupants, captured a machine gun, and brought his party back without casualties. Later, in an attack on enemy machine gun posts, he led his men with great ability through heavy machine gun fire to his objective, and brought back information which contributed largely to the success of the operations. He set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded (1) 17 June 1916; (2) 8 Mag 1917. Appointed Corporal, 1 June 1917; Seryeant, 17 October 1917. Commissioned, 4 Januarg 1919. Medals: Distinyuished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
