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We remember John Turner
We remember John Turner
Timeline
Timeline
1896
employment
Saddler
Australia
Source:8692656
enlistment
Dubbo New South Wales
Australia
Source:8100187
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
767
Australian Infantry
30th Battalion
Source:8692656
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private Turner had no known grave following the Battle of Fromelles in 1916, but excavations in 2009 and subsequent DNA testing ascertained his identity Re-buried during 2010.
Fleurbaix, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8692658
20th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Turner |
| Source | 8100187 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 767 | Australian Infantry | 30th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert James Turner | father |
Media
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private John Turner of the AIF | Anne1202 | |
| Grave of Private John Turner of the AIF | Anne1202 |
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