DOUGLAS Walter Turnbull

26/1161, Private, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Flers 15 September 1916

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  He displayed the greatest courage as a stretcher bearer, in bringing in wounded while under heavy fire.  He has set a fine example throughout.

Military Medal

Gazetted 28 January 1918

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12 October 1917.  He showed great courage during the advance and consolidation, after which he volunteered for service, clearing the battlefield of the wounded men and assisted in getting many to the Dressing Station during the day and night, working the greater part of the time under heavy machine gun fire

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Military Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 27 November 1884, New Zealand

Died 20 Feb 1932, Te Wharau, New Zealand

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