Turnbull, Herbert John (H. J.) Photo
Rank Cpl.
Service # 880604
Unit # 18th
Resident Eberts
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Private Herbert John Turnbull served three years in the Artillery Volunteers in England, gaining two stripes.

Private Herbert John Turnbull trained with the 186th. Battalion in London, Camp Borden and Chatham. He was sent from Chatham to London for a Rifle and Machine Gun Course, and when returned,  was made Company Instructor. He embarked for overseas March 26th, 1917, proceeding to France June 6th, 1917, attached to the 2nd. Division Employment Company, and later promoted to Sergeant. August 1917, he was transferred to the 18th. Battalion with which unit he remained until armistice when he was sent to England, Witley Camp. From there to Rhyl from which place he left to go to Liverpool to return to Canada where he arrived 21st February 1919.

Discharged at London April 8th 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources Chatham Daily Planet (24-02-1919)
Height 5' 6''
Eye Colour Brown
Age 27
Complexion Dark
Hair Black
Race White
Birthplace Harlsden, London, England
Religion Anglican
Last Place of Employment Farmer on Con. 6, Chatham Township
Average Earnings $2.00 per day
Marital Status Married
Marriage Info December 26th, 1911, Dresden, Ontario
When Enlisted April 5th, 1916
Where Enlisted Chatham, Ontario
Allowance from Patriotic Fund $16.00 per month
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. H. J. Turnbull, Thamesville, Daughter- Mary E. Turnbull, Son- Neil Turnbull

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