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We remember Archibald Turnbull
We remember Archibald Turnbull
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1917
employment
Electrician
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9325277
22nd January 1917
1917
enlistment
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:9325277
22nd January 1917
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
230th Forestry Battalion
Source:9325277
22nd January 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9325310
27th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Accidently cut his left foot while felling trees.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9325310
23rd November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9325277
22nd May 1919
1919
location
231 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:9325277
22nd May 1919
hospitalisation
Seriously injured in a train accident
Hospital/Institution
Source:9325310
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
1013358
Source:9325277
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
1013358
Source:9325277
1952
death
Source:9325277
19th December 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Turnbull |
| Source | 5793093 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 22nd May 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 230th Forestry Battalion | Private | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1013358 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 1013358 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Turnbull | mother | ||
| Henry G. Turnbull | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-22 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-01-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Media
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Forces Personal Files | Connie15144 | |
| Digby County, Nova Scotia Honour Roll 1914 - 1919 | Connie15144 |
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