Turner, Ernest Edward (E.E.) Photo
Rank Private
Service # A-86699
Unit # Essex Scottish Regiment, Recce Regt., transferred to Essex Scottish
24th Reg. Yes
Resident Chatham
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The son of  Mr. E. H. and Margaret A. Turner of 142 Van Allen Ave., Chatham. His father was a veteran of the Great War. 

Previous Military Experience… Trained with the 2nd Kent Regiment.

History After Enlistment… enlisted with the 30th recce Regiment and went overseas in 1943 He later signed up as a reinforcement with the Essex Scottish Reg’t and saw action in Holland, Belgium, France and Germany.  He was wounded twice in leg.  The CDN 21/11/44 reported that Ernest had been wounded for the second time.  

Date of Discharge… October 1945

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources CFF-FD44, CC-HR, CDN (10/97/45(P), 12/07/45(P),)
Age born 1924
Birthplace Chatham
Religion Salvation Army
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted June 1942
Next of Kin Margaret A. Turner (Mother)

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