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We remember Frank Samuel Nurton
We remember Frank Samuel Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
location
East Parade, Kensington, Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
parents address
Source:9052855
7th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:9052855
9th July 1915
1915
employment
Grocer
Not known
Kensington, Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Source:9052855
9th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Keswick, Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Source:9052855
9th July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
1879
1st Australian Light Horse Regiment
Source:9052855
9th July 1915 - 14th May 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9052855
1st March 1916 - 16th January 1917
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
1879
Royal Australian Artillery
1st Australian Divisional Ammunition Column
Source:9052855
15th May 1916 - 7th February 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9052855
17th January 1917 - 8th August 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies; Eczema; Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9052855
22nd April 1917
1919
dates
Age 21
Source:9052855
7th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9052855
7th February 1919
1921
dates
Age 24
Source:9052857
20th August 1921
1921
marriage
Edna Mona Musgrave Nurton nee Scott
Source:9052857
20th August 1921
1922
children
Frank Norman Nurton
Source:9052857
15th January 1922
1927
children
Yvonne Edna Iris Nurton
Source:9052857
29th July 1927
1953
dates
Age 56
Source:9052857
2nd December 1953
1953
death
Not War Related
Frank Samuel Nurton died over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 56.
Berkeley Estate, Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
Source:9052857
2nd December 1953
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank Samuel |
| Initials | FS |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 8337351 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Parade, Kensington, Adelaide, South Australia | Australia | parents address | known 7th July 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1879 | 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment | Trooper | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 1879 | Royal Australian Artillery | 1st Australian Divisional Ammunition Column | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Norman Nurton | son | 15th January 1922 | |
| Yvonne Edna Iris Nurton | daughter | 29th July 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Nurton nee Watson | mother | ||
| Frank Henry Nurton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Mona Musgrave Nurton nee Scott | wife | 20th August 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-09 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-09 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RootsWeb website entry on Frank Samuel Nurton | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Australian Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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