Charles Turner
Mechanical and civil engineer, engineering administrator and consultant
About Charles Turner
Lived 1901 – 1994 (aged 93). Charles Turner was a New Zealand engineer and civil engineer.
Charles William Oakey Turner (27 January 1901 – 18 May 1994) was a notable New Zealand mechanical and civil engineer, engineering administrator and consultant. He was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1901.
In 1953, Turner was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. In the 1963 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the Imperial Service Order.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Turner?
Mechanical and civil engineer, engineering administrator and consultant (1901-1994)
When was Charles Turner born?
Charles Turner was born on 27 January 1901.
When did Charles Turner die?
Charles Turner died on 18 May 1994.
What was Charles Turner's occupation?
Charles Turner was an engineer and civil engineer.
What nationality was Charles Turner?
Charles Turner was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Turner (engineer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Turner. https://biography.guide/charles-turner-engineer/
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