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Peter TURNBULL

Regimental number2887
Place of birthMorpeth, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressMulbring Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.4
Height5' 1.5"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinFather, W Turnbull, Mulbring Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 2 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations near VAIRE WOOD, east of CORBIE, [2887 P. TURNBULL and 2718 R.E. KIRKWOOD] acted as linesmen on 4th July, 1918, connecting advanced Battalion and Companies. During the heavy enemy bombardment that followed, they were out all hours repairing lines regardless of personal risks, and throughout the operations communication was not interrupted more than a few minutes at a time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Discharge date26 October 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsAddress incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Milling Street.
SourcesNAA: B2455, TURNBULL Peter

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