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We remember Frank Turner
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
commission
Unknown
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8th August 1914
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6168315
10th July 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the head
Hospital/Institution
Source:6168308
2nd September 1915
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6168315
27th February 1918
1920
marriage
Ada Louise Pollard
Source:6168305
19th December 1920 - 14th February 1978
1923
children
Joan Adelaide Turner
Source:6168305
9th April 1923
1934
employment
Clerk, Public Health Department
London County Council
London
United Kingdom
Source:6168305
1934 - 19th April 1959
service
British Army
Lance-Corporal
Source:6168305
service
British Army
Private
SS/1451
Army Service Corps
Source:4518594
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6168315
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6168315
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:6168315
1983
death
Not War Related
St Leonards-on-Sea
United Kingdom
Source:6168305
February 1983
burial
Hastings
United Kingdom
Source:6168305
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4518594 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lance-Corporal | ||||
| British Army | SS/1451 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Adelaide Turner | daughter | 9th April 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Turner | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Louise Pollard | wife | 19th December 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5'5" |
Media
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Wounded in action reportRecord of wounding in action while serving with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in Egypt in September 1915
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Certificate of dischargeScan of original document describing discharge from Army reserve on 31 March 1920Contributed by:
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Marriage certificateCertificate of Frank Turner's marriage to Ada Louise PollardContributed by:
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Frank Turner's passport (1962)Passport pages of Frank Turner and his wife Ada Louise Turner, giving dates and places of birthContributed by:
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Service recordFrank Turner's service record, detailing time spent in M.E.F and service in France and ItalyContributed by:
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Frank Turner (far right) with fellow soldiersFrank Turner (far right) with fellow soldiers convalescing in Malta, 1917Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded in action report | Robert18187 | |
| Certificate of discharge | Robert18187 | |
| Marriage certificate | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner's passport (1962) | Robert18187 | |
| Service record | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner (far right) with fellow soldiers | Robert18187 | |
| GHQ staff, Italy | Robert18187 | |
| Frank Turner | Robert18187 |
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