Name/TitleMedal: British War Medal belonging to Captain CT Turner

About this objectMedal: Captain C. T. Turner AMC, British War Medal, 1914-18
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 in an active theatre of war and for completing 28 days of mobilised service (between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918) Captain Turner was awarded the British War 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 1919

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Medium and MaterialsMetal, coloured ribbon

Inscription and MarksObverse: "GEORGIVS BRITT: OMN: REX: ET: IND: IMP:"
Outside rim: "1914" and "1918"

Measurements3.6 x 12.0 cm

Subject and Association DescriptionCaptain C. T. Turner AMC, Military Cross; AR#150
Captain C. T. Turner AMC, 1914-15 Star Medal; AR#151
Captain C. T. Turner AMC, Victory Medal; AR#153

Object TypeMedals

Object numberAR#152