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We remember Robert Joseph Turnbull
We remember Robert Joseph Turnbull
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1887
sibling
John Turnbull
Source:8454680
1887
1901
employment
Contractors Cartman
Source:8454680
1901
1904
children
Robert Joseph Turnbull
Source:8454682
1904
1911
employment
Boiler Maker's Labourer
Source:8454682
1911
1911
location
2 York Street, Jarrow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8454682
1911
1916
dates
Age 35
Source:8454686
1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
94292
Royal Garrison Artillery
1/1st Highland Heavy Battery
Source:8454686
1916
1917
location
6, Hurworth Place, Jarrow-on-Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8454675
1917
1917
hospitalisation
Severe Wounds to legs, neck and arms.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8454686
4th May 1917
marriage
Mary Jane Turnbull
Source:8454675
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7176178
Source:8454675
Source:8454682
30th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. D. 3 "EVER REMEMBERED BY HIS WIFE AND SON"
Source:7176178
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Joseph |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Turnbull |
| Source | 7176178 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 York Street, Jarrow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 6, Hurworth Place, Jarrow-on-Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 94292 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 1/1st Highland Heavy Battery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Joseph Turnbull | son | 1904 |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Turnbull | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Turnbull | wife |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Iain53274 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Iain53274 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RGA | Iain53274 |
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