Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of five awarded to Major W. H. Turner, 246th (West Riding) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.)

Military Cross, G.V.R, unnamed as issued, in Royal Mint case of issue.; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. W. H. Turner. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Major W. H. Turner.) emblem loose; Defence Medal, with four related miniature awards, and three named card boxes of issue - the Second War box addressed to ‘Mr W. H. Turner, Cherry Hill, Cross Oak Rd, Berkensted’, generally very fine or better (5) £700-£900

M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.

M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916.

William Howell Turner was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 2nd West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.) in August 1914. He subsequently advanced to Major, and was awarded the M.C. whilst serving with the 246th (West Riding) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (T.F.)