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We remember John Turner
We remember John Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
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1889
service
British Army
Private
17644
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:4522360
1916
death
Killed in Action
He received a bullet to the head whilst working in the bombing squadron
Source:7061772
Source:5491510
11th May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7061772
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 4522360 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17644 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private |
Media
Media
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Private John TurnerThis is a clipping from Aberdeen Evening Express – Wednesday 31 May 1916 Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
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Matt8
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Miranda23 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| How an Aberdeen hero met his death | Matt8 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John Turner | Matt8 |
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