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We remember Harry Turner
We remember Harry Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Clara Turner
Source:9532490
1872
1874
sibling
George Turner
Source:9532490
1874
1876
sibling
Thomas John Turner
Source:9532490
1876
1879
sibling
Ada Turner
Source:9532490
1879
1882
sibling
Emma Turner
Source:9532490
1882
1883
1892
sibling
Walter Turner
Source:9532490
1892
1901
location
10 Canada Dock, Kirkdale, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9532497
April 1901
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:9532497
1901
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:9532497
5th April 1915
1915
employment
Carpenter
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9604459
5th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9604459
5th April 1915
1915
location
17 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9532497
5th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
89427
Royal Engineers
Source:9604551
14th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9604551
29th October 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9604608
18th January 1919
1924
location
152 E.124th Street, New York City
United States
away from home address
Source:9605065
17th July 1924
1942
location
Seaver Ranch R2, Alamosa County , Colorado
United States
away from home address
Source:9532497
27th April 1942
1966
location
96 Kings Lane, Bebington, Wirral
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9532497
24th November 1966
1973
death
Bebington, Wirral
United Kingdom
Source:9532540
7th February 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4520513 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Canada Dock, Kirkdale, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | April 1901 | |
| 152 E.124th Street, New York City | United States | away from home address | known 17th July 1924 | |
| 17 Linacre Road, Litherland, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1915 | |
| 96 Kings Lane, Bebington, Wirral | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th November 1966 | |
| Seaver Ranch R2, Alamosa County , Colorado | United States | away from home address | known 27th April 1942 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 89427 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Turner | mother | ||
| Joseph Turner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas John Turner | brother | 1876 | |
| Ada Turner | sister | 1879 | |
| Emma Turner | sister | 1882 | |
| Walter Turner | brother | 1892 | |
| Clara Turner | sister | 1872 | |
| George Turner | brother | 1874 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ruddy | blue | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-05 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-05 | Other Non-conformist |
Media
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1901 CensusHarry in 1901 was 18 and an apprentice joiner living with his parents and brother Walter, and sisters Ada, and Emma.Contributed by:
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1901 CensusCensus return details for 10 Canada Dock where Harry lived.Contributed by:
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Scanned pages from Harry's US passport.Details show Harry's place and date of birth.Contributed by:
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Passenger List for the SS CarmaniaHarry aged 40 is on the passenger list, leaving Liverpool bound for New York, USA.Contributed by:
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Enlistment recordHarry enlisted with the Royal Engineers at Liverpool.Contributed by:
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Certificate of identity on leaving the colours.Details of Harry's demobilisationContributed by:
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Army conduct sheetfrom Harry's service record, giving details of his occupation and religious affiliation.Contributed by:
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Harry's arrival in the USAHarry listed on the manifest of alien passengers for the USA at Boston, Massachusetts.Contributed by:
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Becoming a citizen of the USA.Harry is at the start of the process of becoming a naturalised citizen of the US.Contributed by:
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Draft registration card 1Harry has filed his personal details as part of the draft registartion process in the USA.Contributed by:
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Draft registration card 2Last part of the details Harry filed as part of the draft registration process in the US.Contributed by:
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Passport visa stamp - scanned from his US passportHarry arrived in Prestwick (Scotland) from the USAContributed by:
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Harry's American passport photoHarry formally attired for his passport photo, age 76 years.Contributed by:
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Extract from Harry's army service recordHarry was awarded the 1914 -1915 Star.Contributed by:
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Harry Turner and extended family.Harry with sisters Ada and Emma (foreground) and his nephews and nieces, and their spouses. Possibly taken in 1959 or early 60s. Harry returned from the US to reside permanently in the UK in 1959.Contributed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Turner | Pamela155235 | |
| Part of Harry's army service record | Pamela155235 | |
| 1901 Census | Pamela155235 | |
| 1901 Census | Pamela155235 | |
| Scanned pages from Harry's US passport. | Pamela155235 | |
| Passenger List for the SS Carmania | Pamela155235 | |
| Enlistment record | Pamela155235 | |
| Enlistment report | Pamela155235 | |
| Certificate of identity on leaving the colours. | Pamela155235 | |
| Army conduct sheet | Pamela155235 | |
| Harry's arrival in the USA | Pamela155235 | |
| Becoming a citizen of the USA. | Pamela155235 | |
| Draft registration card 1 | Pamela155235 | |
| Draft registration card 2 | Pamela155235 | |
| Passport visa stamp - scanned from his US passport | Pamela155235 | |
| Harry's American passport photo | Pamela155235 | |
| Extract from Harry's army service record | Pamela155235 | |
| Harry Turner and extended family. | Pamela155235 | |
| Harry | Pamela155235 |
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