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We remember William David Turner
We remember William David Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
Bessie Turner
Source:7611756
1890
1891
sibling
Edith S Turner
Source:7611756
1891
1891
location
154 Sandringham Buildings, Charing Cross Road, Westminster, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8756663
1891
1893
sibling
Albert H Turner
Source:7611756
1893
1894
sibling
Emily E Turner
Source:7611756
1894
1896
sibling
Frank Turner
Source:7611756
1896
1901
location
105 Purves Road, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7611756
1901
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:6152731
1911
1911
location
Blenheim Barracks, Marlborough Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6152731
1911
1914
enlistment
Hounslow, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:4527339
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4527339
13th August 1914 - 25th September 1918
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
14288
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:4527339
1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
14288
Grenadier Guards
Source:7262430
25th September 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7262430
Source:7618086
25th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Plot 1, Row A, Grave 1
Source:7262430
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William David |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 7262430 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Purves Road, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 154 Sandringham Buildings, Charing Cross Road, Westminster, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Blenheim Barracks, Marlborough Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 14288 | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 14288 | Grenadier Guards | Lance Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Turner | father | ||
| Emily Cooper | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert H Turner | brother | 1893 | |
| Edith S Turner | sister | 1891 | |
| Emily E Turner | sister | 1894 | |
| Frank Turner | brother | 1896 | |
| Bessie Turner | sister | 1890 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vanessa1594 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vanessa1594 |
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