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We remember Francis Turner
We remember Francis Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1862
sibling
Catherine
Source:9437225
1862
1866
sibling
Thomas
Source:9437225
1866
1869
sibling
Susan
Source:9437225
1869
1871
sibling
Benjamin
Source:9437225
1871
1874
sibling
Arthur
Source:9437225
1874
1878
1879
sibling
Ethel
Source:9437225
1879
1879
sibling
Rhoda
Source:9437225
1879
1881
location
Brays Hill, Ashburnham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9437225
3rd April 1881
1901
location
Brays Hill, Ashburnham
United Kingdom
Source:6978752
31st March 1901
1914
service
British Army
Private
SD/2362
Royal Sussex Regiment
12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
Source:9437221
November 1914 - 30th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Rue de Bois
France
Source:7061762
Source:6978753
30th June 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Stone 72
Source:7061762
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4518422 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brays Hill, Ashburnham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Brays Hill, Ashburnham | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | SD/2362 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Turner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | sister | 1862 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1866 | |
| Susan | sister | 1869 | |
| Benjamin | brother | 1871 | |
| Arthur | brother | 1874 | |
| Ethel | sister | 1879 | |
| Rhoda | sister | 1879 |
Media
Media
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Boar’s Head Memorial in WorthingBoar’s Head memorial, unveiled in Beach House Park, Worthing, on 30th June 2016, the centenary of the Day Sussex Died.
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Ashburnham Roll of HonourFrank Turner is mentioned in the Roll of Honour for the men of Ashburnham and Penshurst who served in The Great War.Contributed by:
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Ashburnham War MemorialFrank Turner is commemorated on Ashburnham War Memorial.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Francis Turner, Royal Sussex Regiment, is commemorated on Loos Memorial, France. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral2362 Turner F is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and WoundedMore about The Day Sussex Died - The Dead, Missing, and Wounded
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Royal Sussex Regiment - 12th (2nd South Downs) BattalionMore about Royal Sussex Regiment - 12th (2nd South Downs) Battalion
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Mike6402 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| Southdown Battalions 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boar’s Head Memorial in Worthing | Yvonne27542 | |
| Ashburnham Roll of Honour | John72644 | |
| Ashburnham War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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