Background
He was born in Gringley-on-the-Hill, Nottinghamshire and died at Thatcham House, Thatcham, Berkshire.
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Charles Turner
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Turner"s batting and bowling styles are unknown. Turner made his first-class debut for Gloucestershire against Nottinghamshire in 1886. He played a further first-class match in 1886 against Sussex, before making a final appearance in 1889 against Middlesex.
He scored 33 runs in his 3 matches, at a batting average of 6.60, with a high score of 17.
He took 3 wickets with the ball, coming at 39.66 runs a piece, with best figures of 1/16.
Achievements
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Both of their sons served in the British Army, with both having the distinction of being awarded the Victoria Cross. Alexander was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in September 1915, while serving in the First World War. Victor was awarded his Victoria Cross for gallantry during the Second Battle of El Alamein in World World War II, when commanding a battalion of The Rifle Brigade, the battalion he led fought off desperate counter-attacks by 90 tanks, destroying or immobilising more than 50 of them. Only on three other occasions have brothers been recipients of the Victoria Cross.
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Born
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March 20, 1926 (aged 64) -
Nationality
United Kingdom
Awards
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Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour 'in the face of the enemy' to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories.