World War 1
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Arthur James Turnbull
Forename(s):
Arthur James
Surname:
Turnbull
Initial(s):
A J
Service Number:
84483
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Northumberland Fusiliers, 3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Died:
14/11/1918
Aged:
20
Buried:
Ingram (St Michael) Churchyard, Northumberland
Service History:
Died of pneumonia, following influenza, in Victoria Military Hospital, Beverley, Yorkshire.
Background:
Born in 1898, at Battle Bridge, Edlingham, Northumberland, the son of George Turnbull (b.1863; at Eglingham; a Shepherd), by his wife, Elizabeth Margaret Turnbull (née Sim; b.1866; at Chillingham Barns, Northumberland).
Between 1881 & 1891 Turnbull's paternal grandfather, Robson, farmed at Battle Bridge & employed six labourers. His parents married in 1892, & in 1901 George was living & working as a Shepherd at Titlington Mount, Alnwick, Northumberland.
Turnbull had an older brother, Robson Algood Lancelot (Turnbull) who was born in 1894, also at Battle Bridge.
In 1911, the family lived at Reavley, Powburn, Northumberland. George was still a Shepherd, & Robson was a Farm Labourer. Turnbull was still at school.
Local Memorial:
Ingram, Memorial Plaque in St. Michael & All Angels' Church
Branton Presbyterian Church Roll of Honour
Glanton, United Reform Church
(Source: For Glanton, newmp.org.uk)