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We remember Walter William Gibson Turrell
We remember Walter William Gibson Turrell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1914
marriage
Ada Hilton
Source:9337017
19th November 1914
1915
children
Walter Thomas
Source:9337017
27th August 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
35879
The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment
13th Labour Coy
Source:9337017
7th February 1917 - 26th July 1917
1917
location
Market Square, Alfriston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9337017
February 1917
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:7625447
26th July 1917
1917
children
William Albert John
Source:9337017
26th August 1917
service
British Army
Private
72435
Labour Corps
Source:4529028
1917
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7625447
Source:9326995
26th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XVI.H.12.
Source:9326997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter William Gibson |
| Initials | WWG |
| Last Name | Turrell |
| Source | 9337017 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square, Alfriston | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 72435 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 35879 | The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment | 13th Labour Coy | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Thomas | son | 27th August 1915 | |
| William Albert John | son | 26th August 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | mother | ||
| Walter Turrell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Hilton | wife | 19th November 1914 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPrivate W W G Turell, Royal West Surrey Regiment, is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.
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Alfriston War MemorialWalter W Gibson Turrell is commemorated on the memorial plaque situated inside St Andrew's Parish Church, Alfriston.
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Alfriston Roll of HonourWalter W G Turrell is mentioned on Alfriston's Roll of Honour.Contributed by:
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Alfriston ChurchyardA family headstone in Alfriston Churchyard bears the inscription; "To our dear boy Walt who died on active service 26th July 1917, aged 34 years."Contributed by:
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Communities
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 | John72644 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Jean45090 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Alfriston War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Alfriston Roll of Honour | John72644 | |
| Alfriston Churchyard | John72644 |
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