Background
TURNER, Richard Ernest William was born on July 25, 1871. Son of Richard Turner, Member of Legislative Council.
TURNER, Richard Ernest William was born on July 25, 1871. Son of Richard Turner, Member of Legislative Council.
Quebec, Canada.
Served S. Africa, 1900 (despatches thrice, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, Queen’s medal, 6 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Decorated: though twice severely wounded, drove off the Boers, thus saving the guns. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1900; Victoria Cross 1900; Lieutenant Royal Canadian Dragoons.
Club: Garrison. Quebec.
Spouse 1900, Harriet Augusta, daughter of Horatio George Goodday of London.