Name/TitleMedals: Star Medal belonging to Captain C T Turner AMC

About this object1914-1915 Star Medal belonging to Captain C. T. Turner AMC. Engraved on reverse: "CAPTAIN C T TURNER 2 AGH AIF". Made of bronze with a red, white and blue coloured ribbon

During World War I, under severe shell fire, Captain Charles Trevor Turner treated over 500 soldiers, with a large percent requiring special eye work. He remained at the front for the whole operation in a hastily constructed dug-out. In recognition of his service for the Australian Imperial Force he was awarded the 1914-15 Star Medal.

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 recognised as being the first person to give blood transfusions at the (Royal) Adelaide Hospital.

Date MadeCa 1918

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Medium and MaterialsMetal, coloured ribbon

Measurements4.5 x 13 cm

Subject and Association KeywordsCaptain Charles Trevor Turner

Object TypeMedals

Object numberAR#151