Question

who is corporal turnbull

Answer 1

corporal turnbull was a very tough strict young man and strong.  he was so tough that you could drive nails into him and he would not notice it  

Answer 2

Corporal Turnbull had a great reputation of being tough and was not the one to be rubbed the wrong way. The squad were in awe of him and it was believed that one could hammer nails into him and the fellow would not even wince. He was young and had recently come from Dunkirk.