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‘2nd-Lieut. A. B. Turner, V.C.’, 1915. Cigarette card issued by Gallaher Limited, Belfast and Liverpool, Number 98 from the 4th series of the ‘The Great War Victoria Cross Heroes’ series; a set of 200 cigarette cards, 1915. On the obverse a portrait of 2nd Lieutenant Alexander Buller Turner (1893-1915), Princess Charlotte of Wales’s (Royal Berkshire Regiment), after a photograph by Central Press, 1915. On the reverse a summary of the act of gallantry that resulted in his award, ‘2nd Lieut. Alex B. Turner, V.C. (3rd (att. 1st) Berkshire Regt) won this honour for leading a very gallant bombing attack on Sept 25th , 1915, near Vermelles. He volunteered to lead the attack after bombers had failed, and passed down the communication trench practically alone, driving the Germans back. His bravery facilitated the movement of men, saving them from hostile fire. He has since died of wounds.’ One of 103 cigarette cards, nd. From ‘The Great War Victoria Cross Heroes’, a set of cigarette cards (200 in full set) issued by Gallaher Limited, 1915-1916. Associated with World War One (1914-1918).

World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)