14200270 Cpl. Reginald George TURTON, MM, 1st Bn Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire L.I.

brithm · Jun 11, 2020

Cpl. Reginald George Turton (No.14200270) 1st Bn Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Light Infantry, 71st Infantry Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division, 12th Corps

Military Medal Award

By the evening of 13 Apr 45, 43rd Light Infantry had successfully attacked and captured the village of GROSS HAUSLINGEN MR 1169 which had been held by soldiers of the Marine Division: there remained, however, some extensive mopping up to be done. “C” Company was ordered to capture a small wooded knoll and No. 16 Pl of “D” Coy was placed under comd of “C” Coy to assist in this operation. The objective was strongly held with at least three automatic weapons and panzerfausts and the enemy maintained a very heavy fire; he was also difficult to locate in thick trees. No. 16 Pl was ordered to capture the knoll. No. 1 and 2 secs attempted to rush the position charged in with the bayonets, so heavy, however, was the enemy fire that four men were badly wounded and the two secs were forced back into cover leaving one wounded man on the ground. Cpl. TURTON who commands No. 3 Sec which had been giving covering fire quickly appreciated the situation and together with the 2IC of his Sec doubled forward to the wounded man, throwing smoke grenades, in the face of very severe fire. Completely disregarding the enemy, they picked up the wounded man and doubled back with him to cover; during the return trip the casualty was again hit. Having deposited the injured man, Cpl. TURTON immediately assembled his section and charged the enemy position. This he carried out with complete success, killing two and taking eight prisoners; he also captured three spandau machine-guns and three automatic pistols as well as many unused panzerfausts.Cpl. TURTON showed great gallantry and leadership in this operation. His fine contempt for the enemy resulted in the speedy capture of a troublesome enemy position and the saving of many lives. He was an inspiration to his men and he is recommended for the Immediate Award
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WO 373/54/995

Turton wounded later in April 1945

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14200270 Cpl. Reginald George TURTON, MM, 1st Bn Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire L.I.

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