Name/TitleMedal: Military Cross belonging to Captain CT Turner

About this objectMedal: Captain C. T. Turner AMC, Military Cross
The document citation for the Military Cross, held in the Australian War Memorial, reads in part:

“At Pozieres, France, on 23rd July 1916, Captain Turner formed his Dressing station near Battn. Headquarters in Sunken Road Valley, at commencement of operations against Pozieres. The shell fire was so severe that the Battn. Headquarters were transferred to Contalmaison. Capt. Turner, however, finding he was doing most useful work, remained there during the whole operation (battle) in a hastily constructed dugout. He was thus able to attend to the many wounded men who made their way or were carried down the valley".
It is stated he treated over 300 cases and did special eye work.

In recognition, the Military Cross was awarded to Captain Turner for his work during the battle at Pozieres on 23 July 1916. On his return to South Australia, Turner became Medical Superintendent of the Adelaide Hospital in 1919 until he resigned to go into private practice in 1925. Dr Turner is recognized as being the first person to give blood transfusions at (Royal) Adelaide Hospital.

Date MadeCa 1917

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Medium and MaterialsMetal, coloured ribbon

Inscription and MarksReverse: "Major C T Turner AMC AIF"

MeasurementsL8.5cm x 4cm

Subject and Association DescriptionThe WWI Australia Anzac British Military Cross Medal is awarded to commissioned officers of the rank of Captain or below for distinguished and meritorious services in battle, established since December 1915. The medial is a decorative cross with straight arms ending in broad finials. The ribbon is white material with a central purple stripe.


Captain C. T. Turner AMC, 1914-15 Star Medal; AR#151
Captain C. T. Turner AMC, British War Medal; AR#152
Captain C. T. Turner AMC, Victory Medal; AR#153

Object TypeMedals

Object numberAR#150