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We remember James Turner
We remember James Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:9017591
24th June 1917
1917
location
1130 Burnley Road, Lumb, Rossendale
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7206592
24th June 1917
marriage
Ruth Turner
Source:7206592
service
British Army
Gunner
79598
Royal Garrison Artillery
83rd Company
Source:9017591
1917
death
Not War Related
"Died"
Hong Kong
Source:7206592
Source:9017591
24th June 1917
burial
Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong
Source:9017591
Source:7206592
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4521763 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1130 Burnley Road, Lumb, Rossendale | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th June 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 79598 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 83rd Company | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Turner | mother | ||
| William Turner | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Turner | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-24 | Baptist |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Turner is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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Grave of James Turner in Happy Valley, Hong Kong"This monument was erected by his comrades as a token of the high esteem in which he was held"Contributed by:
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Lyemun Barracks, Hong KongLyemun Barracks was the home of the 83rd Company RGA during James Turner's time in Hong Kong. The image shows Block 10 (accommodation) which was built between 1890 and 1910. It remains a Grade 1 Listed Building and is now the main Indoor Recreation Centre of the Lei Yue Mun Park and Holiday Village.Contributed by:
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RGA cap badgeJames Turner was serving with 83rd Company RGA at the time of his deathContributed by:
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Burnley Road, LumbA familiar view to James Turner on an undated postcard. St Michael on the Hill Church, Lumb is clearly visible on the skylineContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
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 | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| No 83 Company Royal Garrison Artillery | Ian105013 | |
| Hong Kong Coastal Defence Museum | Ian105013 | |
| Lumb Baptist Church War Memorial | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Grave of James Turner in Happy Valley, Hong Kong | Ian105013 | |
| British War Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lyemun Barracks, Hong Kong | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Lyemun Barracks, Hong Kong | Ian105013 | |
| Burnley Road, Lumb | Ian105013 | |
| James Turner | Ian105013 |
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