Background
Born in Quebec City, Quebec, the son of James Turner and Susans Frisell, Turner opened a wholesale grocery with a partner called Whitehead & Turner in 1870.
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Richard Turner
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Career
In 1886, after Whitehead retired, Turner became the sole owner. He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for the division of Golfe in 1897. A Liberal, he served until his death in 1917.
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Quebec Liberal Party
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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.