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We remember George King Turnbull
We remember George King Turnbull
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Robert G. Turnbull
Source:7965878
1867
1869
sibling
Margaret Turnbull
Source:7965878
1869
1874
sibling
James Turnbull
Source:7965878
1874
1880
sibling
Catherine R. Turnbull
Source:7965878
1880
1881
1881
location
48 Albert Road, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965878
1881
1885
sibling
Janet J. Turnbull
Source:7965878
1885
1889
sibling
Grace M. Turnbull
Source:7965878
1889
1890
location
South Overdale House, Millbrae Road, Glasgow
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7965875
1890 - 1891
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:7965875
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Apprentice Shipbuilder
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7967423
1901
education
Naval Architecture
Royal Technical College
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7967279
education
Pupil
Allan Glen's School
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7967279
employment
Naval Architect and Marine Surveyor
Self Employed
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:7967279
service
Royal Navy
Royal Naval Division
Source:6201662
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
R.N.V.R
Nelson Battn
Source:6201662
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Naval Division
Nelson Battalion
Source:7967279
location
Hillcrest, Langside, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6201662
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed on St Georges Day
Arras
France
Source:7724295
23rd April 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George King |
| Initials | GK |
| Last Name | Turnbull |
| Source | 6201662 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Albert Road, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Hillcrest, Langside, Glasgow | United Kingdom | |||
| South Overdale House, Millbrae Road, Glasgow | United Kingdom | parents address | 1890 - 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division | ||||
| Royal Navy | R.N.V.R | Nelson Battn | Lieutenant | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Division | Nelson Battalion | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Turnbull | mother | ||
| George Turnbull | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert G. Turnbull | brother | 1867 | |
| Margaret Turnbull | sister | 1869 | |
| James Turnbull | brother | 1874 | |
| Catherine R. Turnbull | sister | 1880 | |
| Janet J. Turnbull | sister | 1885 | |
| Grace M. Turnbull | sister | 1889 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Robin43186 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arras Memorial | Iain53274 | |
| Scotland, select births and baptisms 1564-1950 | Robin43186 | |
| Royal Naval Division Casualties of the Great War | Robin43186 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arras Memorial | Iain53274 | |
| Glasgow Herald 26th April 1917 | Robin43186 | |
| Glasgow Herald Newspaper | Robin43186 |
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