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Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner MM, Australian Service Corps, Greece, 1943-1944.
The collection consists of three Greek identity cards; recommendation for the Military Medal; report on Turner regarding his time as a prisoner of war and escape and subsequent time in Greece; two declarations by interpreters to the military mission in Greece; statement regarding the surrender of the 3rd Artillery Regiment, Italian Forces; government pass to two Greeks; note regarding safe arrival of wireless operator; note regarding the organisation of labour to lay a road; note regarding preparations for the transit of the RSR; note regarding tasks to do; list of expenditure; letter dated 31 October 1944 regarding staff movement.
Turner was a member of the 6th Australian Division Supply Column, Army Service Corps. He was among troops left behind on Greece following the British evacuation in 1941. He was captured with other Australians and imprisoned by the Germans. Between Lamia and Levadhia he escaped from a train taking the prisoners to Germany. Turner was helped by a Greek names John Kalinkas who sheltered him and probably saved his life. He subsequently joined the Greek resistance fighters while working for the British underground forces. On 17 December 1944 while on his way to the airport near Athens for departure to Australia, Turner was killed by insurgent Greek forces.
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service C
Australian Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Divisio
Small red polished cotton Australian ensign with separately applied white cotton stars and an appliqued printed cotton Union Jack in the upper left canton. There is a fine mercerised cotton cord threa
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Co
Small escape compass with a brass body and glass top. Within is a 'floating' steel disc perforated with four evenly spaced holes. North is marked with a dotted line. This small escape compass was ca
Brass bodied compass painted overall gloss black with small areas of paint worn off from use, and exposing the brass. The body consists of the main lower part containing the graduated compass disc.
Italy Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Co
Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol. Toggle marked DWM and the breech top 1913 and the serial number. The grips are chequered wood and the back strap has a 'T' section slide for the detachable wooden shou
Luger P08 semi-automatic pistol firing pin. Toggle marked DWM and the breech top 1913 and the serial number. The grips are chequered wood and the back strap has a 'T' section slide for the detachable
Military Medal (Geo VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division
Pair of black leather British issue commando boots, without toe caps. The boots lace, with black leather laces, to mid-calf, which are secured by six pairs of eyelets and six pairs of steel hooks. The
Sheath Knife. Small knife with a polished steel blade and dark grey bakelite grips. The single edged blade has a curved, upturned tip., and has small serations along the back edge for 50mm forward of
Double sided, black printed silk escape map of Greece and the eastern Mediterranean. One side, marked 'S2', on a scale of 1:175,000, shows Greece and Crete in detail. The other side, marked 'S3', on a
Small printed red cotton Australian ensign with a separately applied printed Union Jack in the upper left canton. The fabric has been treated with dressing to make it stiff. NX3048 Sergeant Richard
Small printed red cotton Australian ensign with a separately applied printed Union Jack in the upper left canton. The fabric has been treated with dressing to make it stiff. NX3048 Sergeant Richard
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX3048 Sergeant Richard (Dick) Sydney Turner, 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps. After service in Africa, Turner was captur
Black leatherette wallet with a semi-circular opening containing a black leatherette covered 'board' with no markings. The 'board' is 201 by 142mm when open. The front of the wallet is stamped 'CHESS
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX3048 Sergeant Richard (Dick) Sydney Turner, 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps. After service in Africa, Turner was captur
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service C
Italy Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service Co
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Co
Australian Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Divisio
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued. NX3048 Sergeant Richard Sydney Turner was born in Sydney in 1916. He enlisted on 28 October 1939 and served with 6 Division Supply Column, Australian Army Service