Private Ernest H. Turner left for overseas with the 70th. Battalion April 21st, 1916, training with the 39th. Reserve Battalion, Bramshott, until June 1916, when he proceeded to France drafted to the 18th. Battalion. he was admitted to hospital January 9th, 1917. He was wounded accidentally in the right shoulder and after four weeks hospital treatment returned to duty serving on the 4th. Division Train. Where he remained until he returned to England May 9th, 1919, Left for Canada June 6th, 1919.

Discharged at Toronto June 17th 1919 due to demobilisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (26-04-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (17-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (14-06-1919)

Height	5' 6''
Eye Colour	Brown
Age	35
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Auburn
Race	White
Birthplace	England
Religion	Anglican
Last Place of Employment	Mail Carrier, Chatham, Ontario
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Info	December 24th, 1906, Chatham, Ontario
When Enlisted	September 15th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Chatham, Ontario
Next of Kin	Wife- Mrs. Margaret Turner, Chatham

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