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BENWELL

Turnbull, H.J., Tpr., 1943

Photo: B. Chandler

In Benwell (St.James) Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

7890695 Trooper
H.J. Turnbull
43rd Royal Tank Regt.
Lately 6th Bn. R.N. Fus.
21st September 1943 Age 27.

The Geordie at War Project states:

“43 Royal Tank Regiment were involved in tank developments at home and did not serve abroad until 1945.

Trooper Turnbull appears to have suffered from a series of medical conditions from which he died in Ipswich Borough General Hospital.”


The CWGC entry for Trooper Turnbull

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk