Col.Sir John Fisher Turner , eldest son. Educ. Rugby, amd RMA Woolwich. of the Air Ministry (1938). Source: Who Was Who Publisher: A&C Black Category: Biography Date of publication: January 2006 TURNER, Colonel Sir John Fisher (1881-1958) Details: TURNER, Colonel Sir John Fisher, Kt, 1941; CB 1936; DSO 1918; born 24 April 1881; son of late Alweyne Turner, barrister-at-law, and Violet, 4th daughter of late Surgeon-General Thorpe; unmarried. Education: Rugby; RMA, Woolwich. Work: Commissioned in Royal Engineers, 1900; retired, 1931; served N.W. Frontier, 1908 (medal and clasp); European War (despatches 5 times, DSO, Legion of Honour, Bt Lieut-Col); Chief Engineer, Royal Air Force, India, 1928-1931; Director of Works and Buildings, Air Ministry, 1931-1939. Recreations: aviation, shooting. Address: 73 St James's Street, London SW . Telephone: Hyde Park 6242. Clubs: United Service, Royal Automobile. Died: 21 May 1958
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