Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 43 (The Fighting Cocks) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

January 25th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 241 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 22nd, 1944

Citation:
"This officer has set a fine example of skill, determination and devotion to duty. He has completed a large number of sorties and much of the success, achieved by the squadron can be attributed to this officer's efficiency and resolution. During a sortie in July, he destroyed one and probably destroyed a second enemy aircraft although only one cannon was functioning in his aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Turkington is a gallant and inspiring Flight Commander."

Awarded as a bar for on the ribbon of the first DFC.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Squadron Leader

Unit:

No. 601 (County of London) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

April 20th, 1945

Citation:
"Since the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross, this officer has completed many more operational sorties. He has a distinguished record as a close support leader. Many times he has destroyed his target through sheer dogged persistence, machine gunning repeatedly until his ammunition was exhausted. On one occasion in December, 1944, Sqn. Ldr. Turkington led a formation of aircraft against an enemy strongpoint, and, despite heavy fire from the defences, made no fewer than six attacks until the target was reduced to burning wreckage. On another occasion this officer's aircraft was very severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire, but, although it was impossible to maintain control, he succeeded in flying safely back to base, where he made a masterly landing. An outstanding squadron commander, Sqn. Ldr. Turkington has always displayed great courage, brilliant leadership and unswerving devotion to duty."

Posthumously awarded.