Lawrence TURNBULL

Regimental number12/3495
AddressDargaville
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinSister, Mrs Annie Phillips, Mangamaire
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 13 November 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations against Bancourt on 30th August and 1st September and also at Grevillers on the 24th August Pte Turnbull worked ceaselessly and untiringly as a company stretcher bearer. He attended to the wounded in the most exposed positions, and was carrying for many hours under fire without a moments respite.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Eighth

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