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We remember Hector Thurburn
We remember Hector Thurburn
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1910
education
Hector attended this school from the age of 11 when he left to go and fight in WW1
University Military School,
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6643886
1910 - 1917
1918
enlistment
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6643840
17th April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2139183
72nd Canadian Infantry Battalion
72nd Canadian Infantry Battalion
Source:6643840
17th April 1918 - 20th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6643840
20th June 1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
2139183
Source:5800399
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hector |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Thurburn |
| Source | 5800399 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2139183 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2139183 | 72nd Canadian Infantry Battalion | 72nd Canadian Infantry Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Thurburn nee Mason | mother | ||
| Thory Vincent Thurburn | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-17 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Hector Thurburn Baptism CertificateThe baptism certificate of Hector ThurburnContributed by:
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Hector Thurburn returningThis photo was taken by Hector's father the day he returned home from the war.Contributed by:
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On ParadeHector's regiment on parade maybe in Belgium when they arrived there in 1918.Contributed by:
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Hector Thurburn's discharge certificatePhoto of Hector's discharge certificateContributed by:
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Hector ThurburnThis is Hector in uniform probably taken before h left Canada to go to fight in the warContributed by:
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Hector Thurburn's testimonial from his schoolThis is page one of Hector's glowing testimonial from his school. It mentions his war service.Contributed by:
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Hector's testimonial from his schoolThis is page two of Hector's testimonial from his school. It mentions his war serviceContributed by:
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Life Saving MedalHector's life saving medal referred to in his school testimonialContributed by:
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Hector in uniformThis photo was taken either just before he left for Europe in 1918 or just after the returned in 1919.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hector Thurburn | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn Baptism Certificate | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn returning | Mary6261 | |
| On Parade | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn's discharge certificate | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn | Mary6261 | |
| Hector Thurburn's testimonial from his school | Mary6261 | |
| Hector's testimonial from his school | Mary6261 | |
| Life Saving Medal | Mary6261 | |
| Hector in uniform | Mary6261 | |
| Hector's WW1 medals | Mary6261 |
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