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We remember Leonard John Turton
We remember Leonard John Turton
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
College Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740601
1901
1915
marriage
Lizzie Dix
Source:7740699
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4529611
21st September 1915
1916
children
Blanche W Turton
Source:7740829
1916
service
British Army
Private
14037
Wiltshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:4529611
service
British Army
Private
14037
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:7529094
location
Carlton Avenue, Aston Manor, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7740607
1917
death
Killed in Action
Doiran Memorial
Salonika
Greece
Source:7529094
Source:6245814
24th April 1917
burial
Dorian Memorial ,Greece
Greece
Source:7529094
Source:4529611
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard John |
| Initials | LJ |
| Last Name | Turton |
| Source | 7529094 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Avenue, Aston Manor, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| College Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14037 | Wiltshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14037 | Wiltshire Regiment | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche W Turton | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Turton | father | ||
| Frances Turton | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Dix | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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WW1 MemorialLeonard Turton's name was on this World War One Memorial. The memorial was in St Barnabas Church until it was destroyed by fire in 2007.
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Communities
Communities
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All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.More about All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.
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St Barnabas Church Erdington BirminghamMore about St Barnabas Church Erdington Birmingham
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 | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 forLeonard Turton | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 |
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