Country: New Zealand
Issued on: Return
Date of presentation: 16/08/1901
Number issued: 1
Gold watch chain & pendant, to:
4th New Zealand Mounted Rifles –
1084 Corporal David TURNER
Presentation made in the Ashley Downs Schools.
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Otago Witness, 21st August 1901
On Friday evening last Corporal TURNER, of the fourth contingent, was entertained at a social in the Ashley Downs School. There was a very large attendance, many coming long distances to assist in the welcome and to show their appreciation of the excellent services rendered by their soldier friend, along with his contingent, in South Africa. Mr E. Gibson occupied the chair, and at the outset extended a few words of welcome to Corporal TURNER. Later on, Corporal TURNER was the recipient of a handsome gold watch chain and pendant subscribed for by his many friends and admirers in the district. Several appropriate speeches were given, and the remainder of the evening given up to harmony and social intercourse. Refreshments of good quality and in abundance were in evidence during the evening. Corporal TURNER, who rode the Ashley Downs horse throughout the campaign, enjoyed excellent health, and although he experienced many hardships, he feels none the worse. His name, he says, is down for a Government appointment in the Transvaal when the war is finished.
EMBARKATION DATABASE
Surname: TURNER
Reg No: 1084
Given Names: David
Contingent: Fourth
Rank: Private
Unit: No 9 Company
Joined from: none
County/City: Waitaki
Age: 28 years, 8 months
Occupation: Ploughman
Ship: “Monowai”, 20 March 1900
Address: Oamaru
Next of Kin: Turner, Mr John
Next of Kin Address: c/o C.W. Reed, Clifton Falls, Oamaru
Relationship to soldier: unknown
