Tuesday 23 October 2012

Private Frank Turner (410643)

Born on 25 March 1893 in Manchester, England – brother of Mrs. Florence Lamb, Oldham, England – at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 25 March 1915 – transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410643) – served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda – landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 – wounded on 18 November 1916 – invalided to England on 26 November 1916 – rejoined the 38th Battalion on 11 November 1917 – wounded on 30 September 1918 – invalided to England on 3 October 1918.

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)

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