Watson Collingwood TURNER

Regimental number23/941
AddressLatham Street, Napier South
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Watson Collingwood Turner, Blackstone Hill, Otago Central
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mauganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion duty during operations against the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th, 13th, and 14th October 1917. After the line had been consolidated Rifleman Turner, under very heavy machine gun and rifle fire, without regard for himself and with conspicuous bravery, rescued a wounded man who was drowning in a shell hole, and carried him to a position of safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/1st NZRB