Edward TURNER

TURNER, Edward

Service Number: 417730
Enlisted: 9 July 1942
Last Rank: Not yet discovered
Last Unit: Not yet discovered
Born: Adelaide, SA, 29 April 1920
Home Town: Enfield (SA), Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia
Schooling: Adelaide High School, Prince Alfred College
Occupation: Electrical Fitter
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World War 2 Service

9 Jul 1942: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, 417730
3 Oct 1945: Discharged

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Biography contributed by Endeavour College

Turner served overseas in Canada from May to June 1943, he then travelled to England from June 1943 to January 1945. He some completed pilot training but was not considered suitable for flying heavy aircraft. Instead it was recommended that he was remustured to lighter aircraft or as an Air Gunner. He served as an aircraft hand.