Burnard Robert TURNER

Regimental number6/804
AddressSt Albans Fire Station, Christchurch
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinLewis Turner, Fritton near Great Yarmouth, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the period under review he has on many occasions displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty, reconnoitring the enemy defences almost every night the battalion was in the line, in spite of all the difficulties of bad ground and heavy machine gun fire that was often encountered, never failing to bring back most valuable information in each occasion. His coolness in action and good leadership have been fine examples to the men under his command.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body

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