Hugh Turnbull Explained

Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Hugh Stephenson Turnbull (25 August 1882 – 9 January 1973) was a British Army officer and senior police officer. His army commands included 2/7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders.[1] He served as Commissioner of the City of London Police from 1925 to April 1950.[2] [3]

He is the father of Lt. Col. John Turnbull, who was awarded the Military Cross for his engagement in Tunisia.[4]

References

  1. 'Gordon Highlanders Officers Reunion', Aberdeen Press and Journal, 7 February 1938, page8
  2. The Tatler, 19 October 1949, page 32
  3. Web site: Police Parade. Pathé. British. www.britishpathe.com. en-GB. 2019-05-08.
  4. News: Lieutenant-Colonel John Turnbull. The Daily Telegraph. 2004-07-15. 2019-05-08. en-GB. 0307-1235.