| Regimental number | 10/131 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Nelson |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Address | 39 Campbell Street, Wanganui |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.7 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice E Turnbull, 39 Campbell Street, Wanganui |
| Previous military service | Territorials |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Wanganui |
| Rank on embarkation | Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on |
| Final rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Final unit | 1st Battalion, Wellington Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For distinguished service in the field. (Gallipoli)' Recommendation date: Distinguished Service Order 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of his battalion, which he handles with great ability during the four day?s severe fighting. He was continually with the advance guard while the enemy were retreating, and his accurate reports to brigade headquarters greatly contributed to the success of the operations. He repelled several determined counter-attacks, and during the whole time his unfailing cheerfulness and example of personal courage greatly encouraged his officers and men.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Sir D Haig?s despatch dated 8th November, 1918, submitting names deserving of special mention.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'At Flers on the 19th September, and the two following days this Officer was in command of the Hawke?s Bay company of his Battalion. His company was assigned the right half of the objective attacked by the Battalion. His task was peculiarly difficult both because the Brigade on the right failed to advance and because the enemy made a counter attack and set up a barrage just before the time for our attack. The Company repelled the counter attack and cross the barrage and them took and consolidated its objective, though it had to withstand heavy bombing attacks. This Officer early lost two out of the three other Officers with him, and to his courage and determined leading much must be attributed. He was awarded the Military Cross and mentioned in Despatches for his services in Gallipoli and since coming to France he had rendered, most valuable services.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton?s despatch dated 11 December 1915.' Recommendation date: |
| Other details | Also served with 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, July 1940 to August 1941, and with New Zealand Army, August 1941 to June 1944. |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria with unit to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli Campaign), 12 April 1915. Wounded in action, 25/27 April 1915 (bullet wound, chest); admitted to No.1 Australian General Hospital, Heliopolis, 2 May 1915; transferred to Convalescent Home, Alexandria, 27 May 1915; marched into New Zealand & Australia Base Depot, Alexandria, 30 May 1915. Proceeded overseas to Dardanelles, 25 June 1915; rejoined unit, Anzac Cove, 30 June 1915. Admitted to HS 'Dongola', 9 August 1915 (bullet wound, both buttocks); transferred to No.15 General Hospital, Alexandria, 14 August 1915; to England, 16 September 1915; marched into NZ Base Depot, Grey Towers, 17 January 1916. Proceeded overseas to Egypt, 24 March 1916. Posted to 1st Bn, Wellington Infantry Regt, 16 March 1916. Rejoined unit, Morbecque, 22 April 1916. Appointed Captain, 23 April 1916. Transferred to 9th Hawke's Bay Company, 25 April 1916, and appointed Company Commander. Appointed Battalion Temporary Second in Command, 5 March 1917. Promoted Major, 15 March 1917. Relinquishes temporary Battalion Second in Command appointment, 3 April 1917. Proceeded on leave to England, 24 July 1917; rejoined unit, 4 August 1917. Appointed Battalion Second in Command, 8 August 1917. Proceeded on leave to Paris, 2 September 1917; rejoined unit, 8 September 1917. Transferred to 2nd Bn, Wellington Infantry Regt, 10 October 1917, and taken on strength the same day. Attached to NZ Wing, Reinforcement Camp, 30 September 1917. Proceeded to England on duty, 5 October 1917; marched into Senior Officers' Course, Aldershot, 8 October 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 29 December 1917; rejoined unit, 31 December 1917. Admitted to No.2 NZ Field Ambulance, 9 January 1918; transferred to No.3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, 10 January 1918; to No.20 General Hospital, 13 Janaury 1918; to No.8 Convalescent Home, 27 January 1918; rejoied unit, 21 February 1918. Detached to NZ Section, 15 June 1918; rejoined unit, 20 June 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 5 August 1918; rejoined unit, 25 August 1918. Joined Battalion Headquarters, 25 August 1918, and took temporary command of the Battalion; appointed Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, 25 August 1918, while employed as Officer Commanding, 1st Bn, Wellington Regt. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, 30 October 1918. On Special Leave in United Kingdom, 8 March 1919. On duty in United Kingdom, 27 March 1919. Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board HMT 'Prinzessin', 16 May 1919; disembarked New Zealand, 30 June 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 28 July 1919. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24235069
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24064207 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24235070 |