Soldier Record
William Turnbull
Contributed by: David K Turnbull, on 2008-11-12
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | William |
| Surname | Turnbull |
| Year of Birth | 1870 |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Regiment | Royal Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | South Shields, Tyne and Wear |
William's Story
My great grandfather was given 5 days leave for saving the lives of 2 soldiers. It was not until he got back to his own lines that he found out that one of the soldiers he saved was his own son – Lance Corporal RHP Turnbull.
Sadly, his son died from the wounds he received.
Whilst on leave in October 1916, my great grandfather was hit by a tram, had his skull fractured, and died.
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