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We remember James Turner
We remember James Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Thomas Smith
Source:8681848
1884
1887
1887
sibling
Harry
Source:8681848
1887
1891
location
Ashbed Cottage, Burford, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681848
1891
1892
sibling
Emma M
Source:8681849
1892
1900
sibling
William John
Source:8681849
1900
1901
location
Ash Bed Cottages, Burford, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8681849
1901
1907
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8681847
1907
1911
service
British Army
Private
9713
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:4521901
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9713
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:4521901
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:4521901
23rd September 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7384265
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7384265
Source:8681847
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 4 A.
Source:7384265
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4521901 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Bed Cottages, Burford, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Ashbed Cottage, Burford, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9713 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9713 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy | mother | ||
| Samuel Turner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Smith | brother | 1884 | |
| Harry | brother | 1887 | |
| Emma M | sister | 1892 | |
| William John | brother | 1900 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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 | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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