Regimental number | 1552 |
Place of birth | Lake Cargelligo New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mrs A G Turton, Allendale, Hillston, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
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 | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Siege Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At 3 p.m. on 28th October, 1917, Lorry No. 11751, Drivers 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.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |