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We remember William George Turner
We remember William George Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1906
marriage
Mary Winifred Kennedy
Source:7963306
4th June 1906
1910
children
Phyllis Mary Turner
Source:7963304
1st December 1910
1914
children
Arthur Alexander Turner
Source:7963304
2nd February 1914
1914
location
"Hill View" Guest Avenue, Branksome, Poole, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7963304
1st December 1914
1914
employment
Groom
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Source:7963306
14th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
60018
Royal Engineers
71st Field Company
Source:7963306
14th December 1914 - 25th November 1917
1914
enlistment
Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7963304
15th December 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7963306
14th July 1915 - 8th January 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:7963306
9th January 1916 - 12th February 1916
1916
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:7963306
12th February 1916 - August 1918
1917
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
60018
Royal Engineers
71st Field Company
Source:7963306
25th November 1917 - 1st June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
60018
Royal Engineers
71st Field Company
Source:7963306
1st June 1918 - 28th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7963306
28th May 1919
1920
children
Bettine Margaret Turner
Source:7963304
13th August 1920
1924
children
Robert George Turner
Source:7963304
17th August 1924
1955
death
Not War Related
Bournemouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7963304
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 7963304 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Hill View" Guest Avenue, Branksome, Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st December 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60018 | Royal Engineers | 71st Field Company | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 60018 | Royal Engineers | 71st Field Company | Driver | |
| British Army | 60018 | Royal Engineers | 71st Field Company | Acting Lance Corporal |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettine Margaret Turner | daughter | 13th August 1920 | |
| Arthur Alexander Turner | son | 2nd February 1914 | |
| Phyllis Mary Turner | daughter | 1st December 1910 | |
| Robert George Turner | son | 17th August 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Rowe | mother | ||
| George Turner | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Winifred Kennedy | wife | 4th June 1906 |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| William George Turner - Birth Certificate | Ian61288 | |
| Bill Turner in Uniform | Ian61288 |
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