Victor Buller Turner
Victor Buller Turner | |
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| Born | 17 January 1900 Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 7 August 1972 (aged 72) Ditchingham, Norfolk, England |
| Buried | St Mary's Churchyard, Ditchingham, Norfolk, England (after cremation in Norwich) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1918−1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Service number | 17630 |
| Unit | Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) |
| Battles / wars | Iraqi Revolt Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Commander of the Royal Victorian Order |
| Relations | Alexander Buller Turner VC (brother) |
| Other work | Yeoman of the Guard |
Lieutenant-Colonel Victor Buller Turner VC, CVO (17 January 1900 – 7 August 1972) was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC) during the Second World War, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of British and other Commonwealth forces.
His older brother, Alexander Turner, received a posthumous VC during the First World War.