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Arthur Geroge TURNER

Regimental number1846
Date of birth27 October 1899
Place of birthWorcester, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressCavesham, Guildford, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation16
Next of kinFather, Henry Turner, c/o Mrs Wilson, Ferossa, Woorollo, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentBugler
Unit name11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 October 1916
Discharge date28 February 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Bog Scout messenyer, 1914. Enlisted, 7 December 1914; embarked, 19 April 1915. Evacuated from Gallipoli to Enyland, 20 Auyust 1915; admitted to Citg of London Hospital, Clapham, 15 September 1915. Rejoined 11th Bn, 1 Julg 1916. Invalided and returned to Australia, 17 October 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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