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William Turner

In memory of:

Private William Turner

June 26, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

437946

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

15th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

July 20, 1886

Son of Thomas Herbert and Elizabeth Turner, of 4, York Terrace, Normanby, Eston, Yorks.

Commemorated on Page 175 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND
Belgium

Grave Reference:

VI. I. 39.

Location:

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336). From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (front side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (front side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (reverse side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (reverse side). Courtesy 48th Highlanders Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Badge– Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada) CEF. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Badge – Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada) CEF. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Badge– Cap Badge 62nd (British Columbia) Bn CEF. Private Turner was originally a member of the 62nd Bn before being sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Badge
    Badge – Cap Badge 62nd (British Columbia) Bn CEF. Private Turner was originally a member of the 62nd Bn before being sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Shoulder patch– Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada) CEF. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Shoulder patch
    Shoulder patch – Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada) CEF. Photo submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Railway Dugouts Burial Ground– The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)

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    Railway Dugouts Burial Ground
    Railway Dugouts Burial Ground – The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Cemetery– Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial
    Memorial – Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave marker– Gravemarker. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team DILEAS GU BRATH.

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Gravemarker. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team DILEAS GU BRATH.
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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