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William Thomas TURNER

Regimental number608
Place of birthBairnsdale Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressBairnsdale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, Thomas Turner, Maffra, Victoria
Enlistment date1 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentShoeing Smith
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollQuartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 10 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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