James Turner

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First Name:

James

Last Name:

Turner

Date of Birth:

Monday, September 5, 1892

Mother's Name:

Mary Turner nee Rodgers

Father's Name:

John Turner

Date Enlisted:

Monday, September 21, 1914

Rank at Enlistment:

Private

Rank at Discharge:

Corporal

Unit:

Australian Army Service Corps

Awards:

1914/1915 Star

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Date of Death:

Wednesday, May 17, 1950

Place of Death:

Concord Hospital, N.S.W.

Details:

James Turner (Service No 2606) was born in Unanderra, N.S.W.

At enlistment was he was single, 20 years old and worked as a railway cleaner.

James embarked on HMAT A35 Berrima, with Railway Supply Detachment, Army Service Corps 11, on 19th December 1914.

On his arrival in Egypt, he was sent to Gallipoli, Turkey, on 25th June 1915. James served there until he was evacuated, on 1st October 1915, due to sickness. He was admitted to hospital in Egypt, seriously ill with Enteric Fever and debility. In December 1915, his condition was so bad that he was returned to Australia, for three months rest. James recovered and he returned to Egypt, in May 1916, before being sent to England, in July.

On 17th February 1917, he was attached to 56th Battalion for a period of time. James was promoted to Corporal, on 8th October 1918. On 3rd January 1919, he was sent to hospital with influenza, which turned to pneumonia.

James saw service in Egypt, Gallipoli, England and the Western Front. He returned to Australia, in April 1919, and was discharged on 19th July 1919.

After the war, he returned to the Railways, working as a fireman and then a driver.

In 1935, he married Verlie Curtis, at Coolah, N.S.W., and they had one child.

He died in 1950, and is buried in Coolah Cemetery.

Sources:

NAA: B2455, TURNER J