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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